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Coast Capital Savings commits $200,000 to help build a richer future for youth formerly in care

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VANCOUVER – Coast Capital Savings today announced the launch of a fund that will help youth formerly in care of the province access post-secondary education at British Columbia institutions.
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Representative’s statement on coming into force of federal First Nations legislation

British Columbia’s Representative for Children and Youth issued the following statement today after the first element of the federal government’s Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act came into force:

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Representative Recognizes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

In British Columbia, an estimated 50,000 children and youth have special needs and require services and supports to thrive alongside their peers. Dec. 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, is an opportunity to reflect on whether they are …


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Representative Celebrates National Child Day

National Child Day, a date that commemorates Canada’s adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), is more than just a day of recognition — it’s a reminder of the role we all have to …


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When Talk Trumped Service: A Decade of Lost Opportunity for Aboriginal Children and Youth in B.C.

A review of the results of Ministry of Children and Family Development’s spending on Aboriginal child welfare services over the past 12 years.

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Representative Marks Community Living Month

October is Community Living Month, the perfect time to honour the contributions of children and youth with developmental disabilities and recognize the many people who are making a difference in their lives, helping them build brighter futures.

As B.C.’s Representative …


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2012/13 Annual Report and 2013/14-2015/16 Service Plan

This report provides an overview of the Office’s work on behalf of the vulnerable children and youth of B.C. over the past year and a plan reflecting future goals and objectives.

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Out of Sight: How One Aboriginal Child’s Best Interests Were Lost Between Two Provinces

An investigative report into the life of a young Aboriginal girl who was subject to neglect and abuse after moving from the care of the B.C. government to the care of her maternal grandfather in Saskatchewan.

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Representative’s Report #18 – Reviews and investigations: February 1 – May 31, 2013

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Letter to the Minister on Settlement Workers in Schools

The Representative’s letter to the federal Minister for Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism regarding the importance of the Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) and other programs for immigrant and refugee youth.

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