
First Call puts children and youth first through research, public education, community mobilization, and public policy advocacy.
Our Letter to All BC MLAs About BC Child Poverty
FEBRUARY 19th, 2025
As the Spring 2025 legislative session begins, we want to ensure that all MLA’s are familiar with the statistics and stories about how worsening poverty is affecting families with children in our province.
Celebrating Our First 30 Years!

For three decades, First Call has been dedicated to advocating for the rights and well-being of children and youth in British Columbia. Through research, advocacy and partnerships, we’ve worked to raise awareness, influence public dialogue, and drive policy changes that support children, youth, and families across the province.
Reflecting on this milestone, we are so grateful for the dedication of all our board members. Gyda Chud and Cheryl Mixon, who have been with us since nearly the beginning, have this to say about why they have been involved: