RCYBC @RCYBC
Official Twitter account of the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth in British Columbia rcybc.ca British Columbia Joined May 2013-
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So grateful for an opportunity for our staff to present some of our perspectives at the 9th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. So much learning on how to integrate research, policy, & practice from around the world.
Today is the International #TransDayOfVisibility! RCY is proud to stand together in support of the rights of all trans children, youth and young adults across B.C. and beyond.
Let's #EndTheStereotypes and start with positive assumptions on #WorldDownSyndromeDay! ASSUME THAT I CAN | World Down Syndrome Day 2024 youtu.be/9HpLhxMFJR8?si…
March 21st is #WorldDownSyndromeDay. Today, we are joining the call for people around the world to #EndtheStereotypes. Stereotypes discriminate, exclude and are harmful for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities. Find more info here: worlddownsyndromeday.org/end-the-stereo…
This week is #SocialWorkWeek in B.C.! RCY is proud to honour and celebrate the hard work and dedication of social workers on behalf of children, youth, young adults and families across the province. We raise our hands to you! 🙌
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! RCY is honoured to have many incredible women who dedicate their lives to advocacy, support, mentorship and guidance for children and youth across British Columbia and beyond!
Recent data highlights worrisome trends for B.C. children and youth. #bcpoli rcybc.ca/hfaq/news-rele…
Today is #PinkShirtDay! We're wearing pink to take a stand against bullying and to highlight the importance of showing kindness and being inclusive.
Representative for Children and Youth disappointed by lack of significant new funding for children and youth in B.C. Budget. #bcpoli rcybc.ca/hfaq/news-rele…
Today is the last day of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Eating disorders can affect people of all genders, race, sexual orientations, ages, abilities and backgrounds. RCY is proud to stand in support of all young people who are affected by eating disorders. #EDAW2024
February 1st marks the start of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. RCY stands together in support of children, youth and young adults who are affected by eating disorders across British Columbia and beyond. Learn more about #EDAW2024: nedic.ca/edaw/
A new report examining the youth justice system released by the Rep today reveals a gross under-utilization of scarce resources by MCFD. The Representative is calling for the reallocation of those resources to under-served children and youth. Read here: rcybc.ca/?p=8049
RCY’s CYSN check-in survey is open until Nov. 30! Families of children & youth with support needs there are 3 days left to let us know about your experience accessing support services, what’s missing & how you envision what an ideal system would look like. ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8k…
Thank you @RCYBC for seeing us and sharing our stories for others to hear. The call to action for @Dave_Eby and #bcpoli is the immediate provision of much needed support for our children & families. 1/
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1 Followers 7 FollowingThis week is #SocialWorkWeek in B.C.! RCY is proud to honour and celebrate the hard work and dedication of social workers on behalf of children, youth, young adults and families across the province. We raise our hands to you! 🙌
Today is #PinkShirtDay! We're wearing pink to take a stand against bullying and to highlight the importance of showing kindness and being inclusive.
February 1st marks the start of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. RCY stands together in support of children, youth and young adults who are affected by eating disorders across British Columbia and beyond. Learn more about #EDAW2024: nedic.ca/edaw/
Every child has the right to an education AND equitable access to it. That means they have the right to support if they need it. inclusionbc.org/our-campaigns/… #inclusiveEducation #DisabilityRights #AllStudentsBelong
A new report examining the youth justice system released by the Rep today reveals a gross under-utilization of scarce resources by MCFD. The Representative is calling for the reallocation of those resources to under-served children and youth. Read here: rcybc.ca/?p=8049
RCY’s CYSN check-in survey is open until Nov. 30! Families of children & youth with support needs there are 3 days left to let us know about your experience accessing support services, what’s missing & how you envision what an ideal system would look like. ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8k…
Thank you @RCYBC for seeing us and sharing our stories for others to hear. The call to action for @Dave_Eby and #bcpoli is the immediate provision of much needed support for our children & families. 1/
RCY has released Still Left Out, a follow-up report to Left Out, calling on government to immediately provide much-needed supports for the children and youth with disabilities and their families across B.C. who are currently under-served. Read here: rcybc.ca/reports-and-pu…
This report from the BC Child Advocate @RCYBC speaks to the Province wide system inflicted tragedy in Ontario. It is nothing short of disgusting that we @MichaelParsa knowingly treat thousands of families this way. rcybc.ca/reports-and-pu…
On November 9, the @RCYBC released a second report following up on the continued bleak situation for children and youth with support needs. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AJvQM #bcpoli #bced #mcfd
2023 CYSN check-in @RCYBC still wants to hear from parents & families who care for children with support needs. Survey open until Nov 30. ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8k… @BCComplexKids @BCACCS @InclusionBC @BCACDI @VanFamServices @BCEdAccess
@FirstCallBC @DDA604 @FSIBC @BCACDI @InclusionBC @RCYBC @BCEdAccess @CerebralPalsyBC @BCComplexKids To keep family voices in the spotlight and learn even more about what all families need NOW, and in the future, the RCY BC check-in survey will remain open until November 30. The RCY still needs to hear from you! Survey: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8k…
The latest @RCYBC report shows what we have long known; the burden is on already overtaxed families to pursue any issues, often with no actual services or solution available at the end of the path. Read more: ▸ lttr.ai/AKY5U #bcpoli #bced #mcfd
On the Trans Day of Remembrance, one of the ways to help combat anti-trans violence is by understanding what safe housing means for transgender, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse Indigenous people.
To mark the #TransgenderDayofRemembrance, and raise awareness about anti-transgender violence, the transgender flag is flying at half-mast at #BCLeg today. #BCpoli #TDOR
On #NationalChildDay, we remember and honour the children who never returned home from residential schools and the importance of protecting the well-being and rights of Indigenous children for future generations. #nctr_um
On #NationalChildDay BCACCS is sharing a child-friendly version of the convention on the rights of the child. unicef.org/media/60981/fi…
Nov. 20th marks #TransDayofRemembrance. Today, we honour the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of transphobic violence. Transgender rights are human rights. RCY is committed to advocating for the safety, acceptance & well-being of all transgender people.
Our Children Our Way add their voice to the urgent need to improve services for children with support needs & their families. @RCYBC @BCACCS @tsilhqotin @MetisNationBC @CarrierSekaniFS @BCAAFC ourchildrenourway.ca/our-children-o…
Alongside true and meaningful consultation, families need help right now, says new report from @RCYBC Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AJtC6 #bcpoli #bced #mcfd
Join us in person or online for a free educational webinar and our AGM on Friday, October 20, 2023 3pm, BC's Representative for Children and Youth Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth and 4pm, our AGM. @RCYBC @RCYBCyouth Free registration - tinyurl.com/3ppcwfct