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Official Twitter account of the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth in British Columbia

 British Columbia
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As kids head back to school today it’s a time to underscore that timely access to early supports can make a big difference to their lives. Early years are critical to a child’s development & lifelong well-being. Every child deserves the opportunity to develop, learn & thrive.
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1/4: We join people across B.C. in mourning the loss of Joan Phillip, Amshen, a respected Indigenous leader, MLA, social justice activist and deeply devoted partner, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Joan brought wisdom, courage and heart to her work.
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4/4: We extend our heartfelt condolences to the love of her life, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, their family, and all those who knew and loved her. Read the Representative’s full statement: rcybc.ca/representative-for-…

Representative for Children and Youth mourns the loss of Joan Phillip, Amshen, “tireless supporter”...

B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, and her staff are mourning the death of Joan Phillip, Amshen, a respected Indigenous leader, MLA, social justice activist and...

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3/4: to issues affecting children, youth & families across the province. “Joan spoke from experience and with a clear sense of responsibility to future generations. We will remember her with deep respect & gratitude.” - Jennifer Charlesworth, Representative for Children & Youth.
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2/4: Throughout her career, she supported young people through advocacy for affordable child care, culturally grounded programs and opportunities for vulnerable youth. As a member of the Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth, she also brought her insight and experience
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We’re hiring! Come and join our passionate and committed team who are working together to make the lives of young people better. See our latest posting on our website: rcybc.ca/about-us/careers/
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Are you a young person or adult supporting one and trying to figure out how to get help? The Representative for Children and Youth provides free one-on-one advocacy focused on a range of issues. Check out our website to learn more: rcybc.ca
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According to the United Nations, the world is home to nearly 1.3 billion young people aged 15 to 24, making it the largest generation of youth to date. On this International Youth Day, we recognize the contributions of young people around the world and our young people here in BC
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They may be just 20% of our population in this province, but they’re 100% of our future. Tell us what you’re doing to support kids.
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There are an estimated 476 million Indigenous Peoples in the world living across 90 countries. They speak an overwhelming majority of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages and represent at least 5,000 different cultures. Learn more: un.org/en/observances/indige…
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1/2: Children should not have to wait for systems that are designed to support them to catch up. In 2024, our report Don’t Look Away called for earlier support, better coordination and less reliance on crisis response.
Square graphic with a muted teal-green background. Large dark green quotation marks appear in the top left. White text reads: “Kids can’t wait for the adults they trust to make their lives better – WE MUST ACT NOW.” The words “WE MUST ACT NOW.” are in large, bold, uppercase letters for emphasis. Below, smaller white text attributes the quote to “Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, Representative for Children and Youth.” The RCY (Representative for Children and Youth) logo appears in the bottom right corner.

ALT Square graphic with a muted teal-green background. Large dark green quotation marks appear in the top left. White text reads: “Kids can’t wait for the adults they trust to make their lives better – WE MUST ACT NOW.” The words “WE MUST ACT NOW.” are in large, bold, uppercase letters for emphasis. Below, smaller white text attributes the quote to “Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, Representative for Children and Youth.” The RCY (Representative for Children and Youth) logo appears in the bottom right corner.

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2/2: There has been some progress over the past two years, but change is still too slow, and too many children and families are still waiting. Read the two-year update: rcybc.ca/reports/dont-look-a… #DontLookAway #ChildWellBeing

Don't Look Away - Two Years Later - Representative for Children & Youth

Don’t Look Away Two Years Later: A Monitoring Progress Report Two years after the release of RCY’s a landmark report Don’t Look Away calling for a full overhaul of the child welfare system in the...

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1/2: Two years after the release of a landmark report calling for a full overhaul of the child welfare system in the province, BC’s independent oversight office for children and youth says while some significant changes are in effect ... #BCPoli
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2/2: coordinated service delivery, stronger workforce and early intervention services and support are still urgently needed. rcybc.ca/wp-content/uploads/… #BCPoli
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For child- and youth-serving systems, affirmation is not symbolic. It is protective. It helps create the conditions for belonging, well-being and trust. Every child and youth has the right to be respected for who they are.
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Today is International Non-Binary People’s Day. Non-binary children & youth deserve to be seen and supported in their identities. This includes having their names, pronouns, & relationships respected in every setting where they learn, receive care, seek support or participate.
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Not Sure Where to Start? Sometimes families, young people and service providers know something is not working - but are not sure who to call, what to ask for, or what rights and options may exist. If you are unsure where to start, RCY may be able to help you take the next step.
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Meetings About Your Life Should Include You If you are a young person and there is a meeting about your care, education, health, placement or future, your voice matters. You can ask who will be there.
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It affirms that disabled children & youth deserve access, inclusion, respect & full participation in the decisions, services & communities that affect their lives. For systems, this means removing barriers - not expecting young people and families to navigate around them.
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July is Disability Pride Month - a time to recognize the rights, leadership, identities and contributions of disabled people, including children and youth. Disability pride challenges the idea that disability is something to hide or overcome.
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