Monday, December 14, 2020 3:15 PM
Many supports are available for children, youth and families to help with mental health challenges and keep young people on the path to success.
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Thursday, September 17, 2020 12:37 PM
In February 2018, the B.C. government announced a three-year $1-billion investment through the Childcare BC plan – the most significant child care investment in B.C.'s history.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2020 8:00 AM
As a former youth in care, I have realized that consistent support is one of the most important ingredients to a young person’s success.
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019 3:00 PM
It’s a story that I’ve heard repeatedly: a parent, usually a mother, having to give up their career because it makes more sense to stay home than to pay sky-high child care fees.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2018 11:25 AM
Government’s goal is to ensure that youth who have been in care have appropriate supports in place to help them successfully transition into adulthood.
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Friday, February 2, 2018 9:16 AM
By The Tripartitie First Nations Children and Families Working Group
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Wednesday, November 22, 2017 10:00 AM
By Katrine Conroy
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Saturday, March 7, 2015 9:30 AM
March 8 is International Women's Day, an opportunity to reflect on and talk about the issues women face around the world. One of those issues is domestic violence.
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Monday, November 3, 2014 11:21 AM
November is Adoption Awareness Month in British Columbia and we are looking for 1,000 families willing to step up and help improve the lives of some of B.C.'s most-vulnerable young people.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014 4:15 PM
I'd like to address a common misconception regarding the way in which we support youth as they transition out of government care.
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Thursday, October 31, 2013 8:00 AM
Throughout October, B.C. has been recognizing and celebrating foster families for the integral role they play in helping to raise some of the province's most vulnerable citizens.
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Monday, September 30, 2013 11:08 AM
When families struggle - whether due to conflicts, substance misuse, illness or because they require specialized care for a child with complex needs - it's comforting to know there are safe havens available for the children and teens who have nowhere else to turn.
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Monday, September 16, 2013 4:23 PM
No government wants to see any child living in poverty and, while there is justification for calling attention to it, some important facts should be noted.
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