Keeping children, youth and families safe and connected to the supports they need will be the focus of a new government-wide approach that reimagines how services are delivered throughout the province.
The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) and the Province have signed a child well-being accord that recommits how the parties work together to support First Nations children and families.
From Indigenous Services Canada: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/gwa-sala-nakwaxda-xw-nations-reach-historic-agreement-with-canada-and-british-columbia-to-support-first-nations-led-child-and-family-services-896454858.html
From Indigenous Services Canada: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/sts-ailes-canada-and-b-c-celebrate-coordination-agreement-to-support-child-and-family-services-833129120.html
More than 99% of children and youth in care are being visited by child protection workers at least once every 90 days, according to an independent third-party report.
The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.
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