The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) and B.C. government recently signed a child well-being accord that recommits how the parties work together to support First…
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Foundry East Kootenay ready to help local youth
More young people struggling with mental-health and addictions challenges will benefit from a first-of-its-kind Foundry centre in Cranbrook. Foundry services are a vital part of…
Input sought on services for children, youth with support needs
The B.C. government is asking people to share ideas through a new engagement portal about how to improve services for children and youth with support…
PTWP expanded to former youth in care of all ages
People looking to enrol in post-secondary education, who are former youth in care, will benefit from an expansion of the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program (PTWP),…
FASD affects each one of us
Letter to the Editor People living with disabilities are faced with unique challenges every day, especially those whose disabilities are surrounded by stigma or shame….
Local presented prestigious national medal
Forty-eight British Columbia correctional staff working with adults and youth have received the most prestigious national decoration for professionals in the correctional field, including a…
Foundry centre coming along for young people in region
Young people and families will have faster, easier access to mental-health and addiction services and primary care with the expansion of Foundry centres to more…
Payments for children in foster and support care boosted
Foster parents and others who support vulnerable children and youth will soon have more assistance with monthly costs, with an increase to payments that help…
New culturally informed mental-wellness supports
Indigenous families with children three to 12 who are experiencing big worries and fears will have access to free, culturally grounded wellness practices through a…
Expansion of $10-a-day child-care coming
The B.C. government is accepting applications from licensed child-care providers who want to give families child-care for $10 a day or less. This intake will…