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Tuesday, March 15, 2016 11:00 AM
The Downtown Eastside (DTES) often conjures images of people who are homeless, addicted and suffering from mental-health challenges.
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Monday, March 14, 2016 3:00 PM
Melanie Hann, a social worker for the Ministry of Children and Family Development, felt like a fish out of water when she first moved to Prince Rupert from her quaint hometown in southern Newfoundland, but it wasn’t because of the landscape.
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Sunday, March 13, 2016 8:30 AM
Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux has issued the following statement in recognition of Social Work Week in British Columbia, March 13 to 19, 2016:
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Friday, March 11, 2016 2:00 PM
It’s a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together, and that’s exactly what’s happened for new social worker, Jenna Roy.
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Thursday, March 10, 2016 1:00 PM
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.
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Thursday, March 10, 2016 10:45 AM
It’s tough talk from a social worker who has placed more children and youth for adoption in B.C. than any other colleague. Those who know Sharon Foden, who works out of the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s Esquimalt office, know that it’s Sharon’s strong prairie work ethic – fueled by a heart of gold – that is the secret behind her success over the past 35 years.
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Wednesday, March 9, 2016 2:00 PM
With Social Work Week (March 13-19, 2016) fast approaching, the Ministry of Children and Family Development is honouring social workers throughout the province for going above and beyond the call of duty to make a real difference for B.C. families.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2016 1:30 PM
Is a child-care provider in your life making a difference? Let them know by nominating them for a 2016 Child Care Award of Excellence.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016 9:45 AM
Families in 21 more communities will soon benefit from convenient one-stop access to supports and services that will help their children learn, grow and thrive.
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Saturday, February 6, 2016 9:30 AM
Looking for ways to celebrate Family Day? How about reflecting on what family means to you.
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