BC Gov News

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.

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.

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.

By The Tripartitie First Nations Children and Families Working Group

By Katrine Conroy

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.