The Steering Committee of the BC Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food (BC-C4HSF) recently circulated a statement explaining that they see the impact that school food can have for all students, but especially students and families who rely on food at school. That’s why they are heartened to MORE
The Province of BC and the Adoption Council of Canada established the Adoption and Permanency Fund of BC to support individuals and organizations that are working to help British Columbia’s children and youth who are awaiting adoption and/or other permanent connections. The Fund is managed by the Victoria Foundation. The Adoption and MORE
UNICEF posted a resource to help adults have open, supportive discussions with children that can help them understand, cope and even make a positive contribution for others. The resource includes 8 tips: Ask open questions and listen Be honest: explain the truth in a child-friendly way Show them how to protect themselves MORE
We found these prescription glasses at the First Call Fundraising Gala at the end of February. Are they yours, or do you know if they belong to someone? Please contact us at info@firstcallbc.org and we will coordinate a way to return them to you.
BC Rent Bank is pleased to partner with a great number of organizations that are offering rent bank services in their community! If you are someone looking for services, please have a look here at the agencies currently offering rent bank services. Since each organization has its own set of criteria for MORE
You might have heard that The Society for Children and Youth of BC was hosting a consultation about Canada’s voting age. They were inviting youth ages 12-18 to take part in the consultation and get information about a potential legal challenge to the current voting age. The event was scheduled MORE
The Federation of Community Social Services of BC Youth Education Bursary assists young people that are or have been in care and want to pursue a career in the field of Human and Social Services. Bursaries support students with the financial costs of tuition, books, and supplies for post-secondary academic education, training, MORE
The International Children’s Peace Prize is awarded annually to a child whose courageous or otherwise extraordinary efforts have made an impact on behalf of the Rights of the Child. Do you know a child in with a drive, passion and a history in standing up against violations to children’s rights? Nominate them MORE
The 7th Biennial Conference on Developmental Disabilities: Health and Wellbeing across the Lifespan is taking place on November 25-27, 2020 in Richmond, BC. Children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities are vulnerable to high rates of general health and mental health concerns. This interactive 2020 conference will focus on practical strategies to MORE
The Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks’ Dream Fund supports young people in and from care to pursue their careers and achieve their goals through education and skill building. The Dream Fund includes two different bursaries that are distributed three times a year: in October, March and July. The Education Achievement Bursary provides up MORE
The 2020 Homeless Count in Metro Vancouver will take place on the night of March 3rd and throughout the day on March 4th. The goals of the 2020 Homeless Count are to obtain a reliable estimate on the number of people experiencing homelessness, to obtain a demographic profile of those individuals through the MORE
Have a Heart Day is a child and youth-led reconciliation event organized by First Nations Child & Family Caring Society that brings together caring Canadians to help ensure First Nations children have the services they need to grow up safely at home, get a good education, be healthy, and be proud MORE
Youthspace.ca is an emotional crisis support chat open to everyone across Canada under 30 years old. A diverse community of trained volunteers are online 365 evenings a year to provide confidential, empathetic and non-judgmental support to youth through instant message and text. Are you interested in volunteering? Volunteers receive training in reflective MORE
First Call is a dynamic, non-partisan coalition of over 100 provincial and regional partner organizations in British Columbia committed to strengthening support for the well-being of children and youth. Through public education, community mobilization and public policy advocacy, our non-profit coalition aims to ensure children and youth receive “first call” MORE
The Representative for Children and Youth is currently hiring a Deputy Representative for Advocacy and First Nations, Métis and Inuit Relations. The Deputy Representative leads RCY’s individual and systemic advocacy program, including systemic issues and youth and community engagement, and leads the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Relations team. This role MORE