BC Gov News

Government’s goal is to ensure that young people leaving care lead healthy, productive lives, and that the appropriate supports are in place as they transition into adulthood. B.C. matches or exceeds the types of supports and services other jurisdictions offer to youth leaving care.

The B.C. government is committed to providing the best supports for people facing challenges associated with mental illness and substance use — and has made it a priority to build a comprehensive system of these services throughout the province.

The B.C. government recognizes the challenges many parents face when trying to balance raising a family with pursuing work and training opportunities.

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.