The Parent Support Services of BC (PSS) is currently undergoing a research project that they hope will directly inform social policy and practice changes and legal reform for kinship caregivers. PSS is hosting focus groups for folks aged 19+ who were raised by their grandparents or relative. They are also hosting focus groups for grandparents raising MORE
The BC Law Institute and Canadian Centre for Elder Law are asking for public and stakeholder input on current and emerging law reform needs in BC. They want to hear your thoughts on why our current law is not meeting your needs or the needs of your clients or those you MORE
The Cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody (the Tri-Cities) are working together to assess the needs for child care in their respective communities. A key part of the process involves hearing the views of parents and guardians (both current and future planning) on child care issues and priorities. MORE
Are you a young person in or from care or an agency that supports youth in and from care who is looking at bringing people together this holiday season? For the eighth consecutive year, the Fed is offering Holiday Dinner Grants for those looking to create community and celebrate youth in and MORE
McCreary Centre Society’s Youth Research Academy is conducting a longitudinal study to gain a better understanding of how to best support youth transitioning out of government care. They are looking to recruit youth who are currently in government care, or an alternative, and are approaching their 19th birthday (i.e. within a MORE
The Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education honor outstanding and innovative Early Childhood Educators for their leadership, exemplary early childhood education practices, and their commitment to help build the foundation children need to make the best possible start in life. Parents, colleagues, or centre director/supervisor are welcome to nominate MORE
Indspire currently has two streams open to provide financial support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students across Canada. The Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards for Post-Secondary Education stream is available for full time studies in college, university, skilled trades, apprenticeships, and technology programs. The Post-Secondary Education – Skilled Trades stream is available MORE
The BC Council for Families offers many family life education workshops and programs throughout the year. Some new offerings include the Decolonizing Early Childhood Education: Disrupting Assumptions in Pedagogy and Practice October 26th workshop at UBC which will explore how to develop a reflective pedagogy and practice in early childhood education that respectfully incorporates Indigenous MORE
The BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH) is excited to announce that their Annual Training Forum will be take place on October 23-25, 2019. The theme this year is Strength in Solidarity: Coming Together to Share Promising Practices. In 2019, BCSTH is honouring the dynamic work of their membership and the wider anti-violence sector. The MORE
The BC Federation of Students is currently rolling out their ‘Our Time is Now’ campaign to encourage young voters to vote in the upcoming Federal election. On September 5th they released their report “The Youth Vote: Why Young Voters Can’t Be Ignored.” It shows that for the first time in MORE
The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) has launched the One Earth One Vote petition that the Government of Canada must: Implement a strong climate action plan that meets our international commitments to keep global warming below catastrophic levels Establish economic equality and ensure social justice Respect and promote the MORE
Generation Squeeze released a petition calling for affordable homes for young Canadians. The petition notes that, “Canada’s housing market is out of control and people in their 20s, 30s and 40s are feeling the squeeze.” For this upcoming Federal Election, Generation Squeeze is encouraging you to add your signature to get federal MORE
The Frames Film Program is looking for referrals for their upcoming Fall Cycle #21! They are looking for Indigenous youth and their peers ages 16 to 30 and living in the Lower Mainland. All youth who face a barrier of any kind (ie. homelessness, mental health challenges, unemployment, marginalization) are MORE
On October 29, 2019 from 9-4:30pm, join us for a full-day gathering of families, advocates, agencies, and organizations wanting to improve outcomes for children, youth and their families receiving early years supports and services in B.C. Bring your heart, your vision and your voice — and tell us what you MORE
The BC Aboriginal Child Care Society through the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care (IELCC) Implementation is pleased to be able to offer bursaries for the 22nd Annual Provincial Training Conference October 25-27, 2019. The categories for eligible programs are: First Nations Head Start programs; First Nations and Inuit Child Care Initiatives; Urban MORE