Surrey has been identified as one of seven communities to participate in a pilot project where poverty reduction strategies will target the unique needs of families struggling to get out of poverty.

Just in time for Autism Awareness Month, B.C.'s Autism Outreach Program is building on its focus on rural and remote areas of British Columbia as the program moves into its second phase, which incorporates more support for families.

Most children get the love and care they need to grow up strong, safe and secure. They are lucky enough to have families and homes where they feel loved and protected.

Youth who have a parent suffering from a mental illness are about to receive support through an innovative program in Victoria.

After further consultation with stakeholders, the Ministry of Children and Family Development has adjusted plans to centralize female youth in custody in Burnaby and reduced the use of police cells for temporary placement of girls in custody.

The Ministry of Children and Family Development has appointed the director of investigations from the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth to lead the newly created Provincial Office of Domestic Violence.

They serve families, children and youth, seniors, criminal offenders, trauma victims and people in need of social services.