Growing up as a foster child motivated Ashley to help others in similar situations. She is passionate about improving the lives of kids in government care and wants to be a social worker.

From lifeguard to social worker: It’s not a career path that Arlene Goddard expected. But it’s a 17-year-and-counting journey that she is thankful she is on.

In response to concerns highlighted in the media this week about young people frequenting a known drug house in Prince George, the Ministry of Children and Family Development wants to assure the community that it continues to work closely with local RCMP, including the high-risk youth section, to ensure vulnerable youth in the area are connected to supportive community services and safe home environments.