BC Gov News

The Province is working with partners to help preserve the vibrancy of B.C. Aboriginal culture for future generations and ensure that children and youth are living in strong, healthy families where they are connected to their culture and traditions.

All children deserve the comfort, security and love of a forever home — that’s why strengthening the provincial adoption program and finding loving permanent homes for B.C.’s waiting children and youth is a priority for the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).

May was Child Care Month in British Columbia. In addition to honouring child-care providers for making a difference for B.C. families, the Province celebrated the month by announcing more money to train Early Childhood Educators (ECEs), more money to create new licensed child-care spaces, and a new online map to help parents find those spaces.

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.

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.

I'd like to address a common misconception regarding the way in which we support youth as they transition out of government care.

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.

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.

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.