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RCYBC

@rcybc

Official Twitter account of the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth in British Columbia

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RCY is calling for an overhaul of BC’s child welfare system to one that focuses on the well-being of young people. Read more about RCY’s vision for a ‘North Star’ of child well-being in our report 'Don't Look Away'. rcybc.ca/hfaq/dont-look…

RCY is calling for an overhaul of BC’s child welfare system to one that focuses on the well-being of young people. Read more about RCY’s vision for a ‘North Star’ of child well-being in our report 'Don't Look Away'. rcybc.ca/hfaq/dont-look…
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Know your rights? We stand up for children and youth in B.C.—especially when systems fall short. For young people under 19, we advocate across a wide range of services. Learn more about who we help and how we help at rcybc.ca or by calling 1-800-476-3933.

Know your rights? We stand up for children and youth in B.C.—especially when systems fall short. For young people under 19, we advocate across a wide range of services.

Learn more about who we help and how we help at rcybc.ca or by calling 1-800-476-3933.
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Your experience matters. Your voice matters. You matter. If something’s not working in the system, we can help you be heard. 📲 Contact us between 8:30am-4:30pm at 1 (800) 476-3933. Our services are free, safe, and just for you. #youthright #rcybc #wehearyou #kidsdeservebetter

Your experience matters. Your voice matters. You matter. If something’s not working in the system, we can help you be heard.

📲 Contact us between 8:30am-4:30pm at 1 (800) 476-3933. Our services are free, safe, and just for you.

#youthright #rcybc #wehearyou #kidsdeservebetter
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The impact of family and intimate partner violence on young people is deep and lasts a lifetime. Read our recommendations aimed at addressing the need to reduce the impacts of violence in the home on young people in our report 'Don't Look Away'. rcybc.ca/hfaq/dont-look…

The impact of family and intimate partner violence on young people is deep and lasts a lifetime. Read our recommendations aimed at addressing the need to reduce the impacts of violence in the home on young people in our report 'Don't Look Away'. rcybc.ca/hfaq/dont-look…
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Are you under 27 & not sure what your rights are? You don’t have to figure it out alone. RCY Advocates can help you understand your rights & how they apply to your life at school, in care, with services, or wherever you need support. Call us, 1-800- 476-3933. We are here for you.

Are you under 27 & not sure what your rights are? You don’t have to figure it out alone. RCY Advocates can help you understand your rights & how they apply to your life at school, in care, with services, or wherever you need support. Call us, 1-800- 476-3933. We are here for you.
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Life after leaving care can be overwhelming but you don’t have to do it alone. We’ll help you understand what services and supports you can access. Reach out and let’s figure it out together. Call us at 1 (800) 476-3933. #LifeAfterCare #YouthSupport

Life after leaving care can be overwhelming but you don’t have to do it alone.

We’ll help you understand what services and supports you can access.

Reach out and let’s figure it out together. Call us at 1 (800) 476-3933.

#LifeAfterCare #YouthSupport
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Every young person deserves to thrive. When we invest in children and youth today, we build healthier, safer, and more connected communities for tomorrow. #KidsFirst #SystemsChange #Belonging #RCYBC #kidsdeservebetter

Every young person deserves to thrive. 

When we invest in children and youth today, we build healthier, safer, and more connected communities for tomorrow. 

#KidsFirst #SystemsChange #Belonging #RCYBC #kidsdeservebetter
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Together, we can create the changes needed to ensure people with FASD thrive, today & every day. Myles Himmelreich, who co-led the development of RCY’s Excluded report, shares his experience as both a person with FASD & someone who works closely with children and youth with FASD.

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Just left care in B.C. and need financial support? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Our Advocates can walk along side you as you navigate the SAJE program. Connect with us today and get support understanding the process. #YouthInCare #FinancialSupport

Just left care in B.C. and need financial support? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Our Advocates can walk along side you as you navigate the SAJE program.

Connect with us today and get support understanding the process.
#YouthInCare #FinancialSupport
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The systems of yesterday can’t meet the realities of today. It’s time to stop patching cracks and start redesigning supports with care, equity, and belonging at the centre. #changeisnow #kidsfirst #rcybc #kidsdeservebetter

The systems of yesterday can’t meet the realities of today.

It’s time to stop patching cracks and start redesigning supports with care, equity, and belonging at the centre.

#changeisnow #kidsfirst #rcybc #kidsdeservebetter
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Tired of hoops and barriers when you need support? You have rights and we’re here to help you understand them. Our Advocates will help you make your voice heard. Reach out today. #YouthRights #Advocacy

Tired of hoops and barriers when you need support? You have rights and we’re here to help you understand them.

Our Advocates will help you make your voice heard.

Reach out today.
#YouthRights #Advocacy
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Communities thrive when young people thrive. At #UBCM2025 we asked: What are you most concerned about for youth in your municipality - and how can we work together to change it? #actearly #youthwellbeing #ubcm2025 UBCM

Communities thrive when young people thrive.

At #UBCM2025 we asked: What are you most concerned about for youth in your municipality - and how can we work together to change it? #actearly #youthwellbeing #ubcm2025 <a href="/UBCM/">UBCM</a>
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Take time to remember & learn about the impacts of the residential school system on all Indigenous people and particularly the young people who were so deeply harmed in the past and the next generations who continue to live with the legacy of ongoing trauma.

Take time to remember &amp; learn about the impacts of the residential school system on all Indigenous people and particularly the young people who were so deeply harmed in the past and the next generations who continue to live with the legacy of ongoing trauma.
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For the caregivers who keep siblings together. You protect bonds that last a lifetime. Thank you for all that you do. #KeepSiblingsTogether #FosterFamilyMonthBC

For the caregivers who keep siblings together.  You protect bonds that last a lifetime. 

Thank you for all that you do.  

#KeepSiblingsTogether #FosterFamilyMonthBC
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Indigenous caregivers and kin, you hold language, ceremony and identity close. Thank you for the care that honours Nations and culture. #FosterFamilyMonthBC #CultureIsCare

Indigenous caregivers and kin, you hold language, ceremony and identity close. 

Thank you for the care that honours Nations and culture. 

#FosterFamilyMonthBC #CultureIsCare
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Recognizing all the incredible work that foster families do in providing so much for young people across the province. Deep gratitude for the difference you make. #fosterfamilymonthbc #fosterfamilymonth

Recognizing all the incredible work that foster families do in providing so much for young people across the province.

Deep gratitude for the difference you make.

#fosterfamilymonthbc #fosterfamilymonth
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Too many young people living with mental health challenges are struggling to get the support they deserve. Need help navigating government services? Call us.

Too many young people living with mental health challenges are struggling to get the support they deserve.

Need help navigating government services? Call us.
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Young people are 20% of our population but 100% of our future. Learn more about where and how we need to do better for our kids. Visit our website at rcybc.ca.

Young people are 20% of our population but 100% of our future.

Learn more about where and how we need to do better for our kids. Visit our website at rcybc.ca.