The latest factsheet from The Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children (CCRC) focuses on the right to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food in Canada. The factsheet points out that 1.15 million children are food-insecure; that is about 1 out of every 6 children. Food insecurity affects single mothers 6 times MORE
The regional reports from the McCreary Adolescent Health Survey 2018 are being released over time. They have already posted regional reports for Northeast, Kootenay Boundary, East Kootenay, and Richmond. We encourage you to keep checking the website for your region’s report. In the meantime, McCreary also released the Beyond a Dreamcatcher report, a youth-led MORE
Do you know an Indigenous, racialized immigrant, or refugee youth with a passion for addressing racial inequity? The Vancouver Foundation is excited to announce that applications are now open for the LEVEL Youth Policy Program. This eight-month program provides a cohort of youth the opportunity to learn how to effect change MORE
A recent study examined the relationship between attributes of the neighbourhood built environment and the time BC children and adolescents (0–18 years) spend in self-directed outdoor play. They found moderate evidence that lower traffic volumes, yard access, and increased neighbourhood greenness were positively associated with time spent in outdoor play for 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
Health Canada is advising Canadians who use vaping products to monitor themselves for symptoms of pulmonary illness (e.g., cough, shortness of breath, chest pain) and to seek medical attention promptly if they have concerns about their health. The Government of Canada also remains deeply concerned by the increase in vaping MORE
A resource from Child Trends explains that childhood adversity is widely recognized as posing risks to individual health and well-being. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are a subset of childhood adversities. While there are a variety of childhood adversity categories, the finite list of categories often overlooks social disadvantage and is therefore likely MORE
Since September 4th 2018, BCEdAccess has been collecting parent-reported data on the exclusion of students with disabilities from schools in BC. As of June 2019, they had 492 reports with 3,610 instances where students were excluded from school. They recently launched the final data for the 2018-2019 school year. Of the respondents, 92.9% of the 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
As explained in this APTN News article, First Nations educator Harvey McCue produced a program of 24 one-hour sessions designed for youth between the ages of 11 and 13. The purpose of the First Nations Youth Suicide Prevention Curriculum is to promote resilience and instill hope amongst First Nations youth. The resource includes MORE
A recent UK study researched the association between moving home and moving school frequently and the early childhood formal educational achievement. The study found that children who moved home frequently were more likely not to achieve in formal assessments compared with children not moving. Therefore, the report recommends that children experiencing MORE
The Adoption and Permanency Fund of BC was established by the Province of BC and the Adoption Council of Canada 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. They are currently accepting grant applications for projects and MORE
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is developing a service framework to better support children and youth with special needs (CYSN) and their families. The framework will guide how the ministry provides and funds CYSN programs and services and will be ready for phased implementation in spring 2020. MORE
Compelling global evidence indicates that making a positive difference to children’s mental health requires community-driven systems-level integration to address the determinants of mental health. A recent review analyses the available literature that underpins intersectoral service integration processes and tools designed to improve mental healthcare for Indigenous children. The review found that MORE
A recent CTV News article quotes the National Sleep Foundation’s recommendations that preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) need 10 to 13 hours of sleep, while school age children (ages 6 to 13) need 9 to 11 hours. Children ages 14 to 17 need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep. The article MORE