Families in 14 communities will soon benefit from new BC Early Years Centres, which provide one-stop early learning, health and family services to B.C. families with young children.

Parents of young children in Kitimat now have access to a range of early learning, health and family services in one convenient location.

Parents of young children in the Invermere area now have access to a range of early learning, health and family services in one convenient location.

Parents of young children in Kaslo and Meadow Creek will soon have access to enhanced early learning, health and family services.

The holidays can be a fun, joyful time for families, but can also add to stress levels, affect depression and be challenging for people with mental health issues and substance use concerns.

Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux has issued the following statement in response to the release of the Representative for Children and Youth's report that reviews residential placements for children in care:

Parents of young children on the Saanich Peninsula will soon have access to a range of early learning, health and family services in one convenient location.