RCYBC
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Official Bluesky account of the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth in British Columbia.
The RCY has issued several reports highlighting the acute unmet needs of young people with disabilities & their families in BC. Please take a moment to read our report 'Too Many Left Behind' to learn about these important issues & join us in pushing for change.
Read it here: rcybc.ca/wp-content/u...
Read it here: rcybc.ca/wp-content/u...
December 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The RCY has issued several reports highlighting the acute unmet needs of young people with disabilities & their families in BC. Please take a moment to read our report 'Too Many Left Behind' to learn about these important issues & join us in pushing for change.
Read it here: rcybc.ca/wp-content/u...
Read it here: rcybc.ca/wp-content/u...
On this #InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities the Representative for Children and youth renews her calls to the BC government to address the urgent needs of up to 83,000 young people with disabilities not receiving adequate services.
December 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
On this #InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities the Representative for Children and youth renews her calls to the BC government to address the urgent needs of up to 83,000 young people with disabilities not receiving adequate services.
Today we deeply feel the loss of too many women due to violence. We stand too with current survivors and the many young people who are being profoundly impacted by violence and those who have lost their lives. Read more in Don’t Look Away: rcybc.ca/hfaq/dont-lo...
#16daysofactivism
#16daysofactivism
November 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Today we deeply feel the loss of too many women due to violence. We stand too with current survivors and the many young people who are being profoundly impacted by violence and those who have lost their lives. Read more in Don’t Look Away: rcybc.ca/hfaq/dont-lo...
#16daysofactivism
#16daysofactivism
Transgender Day of Remembrance is a reminder that safety and dignity are non-negotiable.
Trans people, including young people, continue to face higher rates of violence, exclusion, and systemic barriers. Remembering those who have been lost to transphobia must push all of us.
We commit to change.
Trans people, including young people, continue to face higher rates of violence, exclusion, and systemic barriers. Remembering those who have been lost to transphobia must push all of us.
We commit to change.
November 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Transgender Day of Remembrance is a reminder that safety and dignity are non-negotiable.
Trans people, including young people, continue to face higher rates of violence, exclusion, and systemic barriers. Remembering those who have been lost to transphobia must push all of us.
We commit to change.
Trans people, including young people, continue to face higher rates of violence, exclusion, and systemic barriers. Remembering those who have been lost to transphobia must push all of us.
We commit to change.
November 20th is National Child Day. Join us in moving toward a new ‘North Star’ of child well-being where young people feel safe, supported, connected and confident that their fundamental rights will be recognized and upheld.
How do you support young people to thrive?
How do you support young people to thrive?
November 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
November 20th is National Child Day. Join us in moving toward a new ‘North Star’ of child well-being where young people feel safe, supported, connected and confident that their fundamental rights will be recognized and upheld.
How do you support young people to thrive?
How do you support young people to thrive?
When Haruto, a boy living with Autism was facing challenges getting support, his family reached out to us. Our Advocates were able to amplify their calls for services and facilitate access to customized therapy. Read more about how our Advocacy makes a difference in our latest Annual Report.
November 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
When Haruto, a boy living with Autism was facing challenges getting support, his family reached out to us. Our Advocates were able to amplify their calls for services and facilitate access to customized therapy. Read more about how our Advocacy makes a difference in our latest Annual Report.
RCY is incredibly grateful to have participated in Our Children Our Way’s National Forum for Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being.
We learned so much through the inspiring approaches and practices to strengthening the lives of young people and their families.
#OurChildrenOurWay #OCOW #RCYBC
We learned so much through the inspiring approaches and practices to strengthening the lives of young people and their families.
#OurChildrenOurWay #OCOW #RCYBC
November 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
RCY is incredibly grateful to have participated in Our Children Our Way’s National Forum for Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being.
We learned so much through the inspiring approaches and practices to strengthening the lives of young people and their families.
#OurChildrenOurWay #OCOW #RCYBC
We learned so much through the inspiring approaches and practices to strengthening the lives of young people and their families.
#OurChildrenOurWay #OCOW #RCYBC
When Maya and her siblings were put into government care after their home was found to be unsafe, they didn’t see each other much. With RCY’s help, a reunification plan was put into place allowing them to see each other regularly.
October 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
When Maya and her siblings were put into government care after their home was found to be unsafe, they didn’t see each other much. With RCY’s help, a reunification plan was put into place allowing them to see each other regularly.
Too many young people living with mental health challenges are struggling to get the support they deserve.
Need help navigating government services? Call us.
Need help navigating government services? Call us.
October 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Too many young people living with mental health challenges are struggling to get the support they deserve.
Need help navigating government services? Call us.
Need help navigating government services? Call us.
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
Deep gratitude for the difference you make.
#fosterfamilymonthbc #fosterfamilymonth
October 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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
Deep gratitude for the difference you make.
#fosterfamilymonthbc #fosterfamilymonth
Indigenous caregivers and kin, you hold language, ceremony and identity close.
Thank you for the care that honours Nations and culture.
#FosterFamilyMonthBC #CultureIsCare
Thank you for the care that honours Nations and culture.
#FosterFamilyMonthBC #CultureIsCare
October 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Indigenous caregivers and kin, you hold language, ceremony and identity close.
Thank you for the care that honours Nations and culture.
#FosterFamilyMonthBC #CultureIsCare
Thank you for the care that honours Nations and culture.
#FosterFamilyMonthBC #CultureIsCare
For the caregivers who keep siblings together. You protect bonds that last a lifetime.
Thank you for all that you do.
#KeepSiblingsTogether #FosterFamilyMonthBC
Thank you for all that you do.
#KeepSiblingsTogether #FosterFamilyMonthBC
October 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
For the caregivers who keep siblings together. You protect bonds that last a lifetime.
Thank you for all that you do.
#KeepSiblingsTogether #FosterFamilyMonthBC
Thank you for all that you do.
#KeepSiblingsTogether #FosterFamilyMonthBC
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
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
September 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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
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
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
Our Advocates will help you make your voice heard.
Reach out today.
#YouthRights #Advocacy
September 23, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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
Our Advocates will help you make your voice heard.
Reach out today.
#YouthRights #Advocacy
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
It’s time to stop patching cracks and start redesigning supports with care, equity, and belonging at the centre.
#changeisnow #kidsfirst #rcybc #kidsdeservebetter
September 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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
It’s time to stop patching cracks and start redesigning supports with care, equity, and belonging at the centre.
#changeisnow #kidsfirst #rcybc #kidsdeservebetter
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
Connect with us today and get support understanding the process. #YouthInCare #FinancialSupport
September 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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
Connect with us today and get support understanding the process. #YouthInCare #FinancialSupport
Together, we can create the changes needed to ensure people with FASD thrive, today and every day.
Myles Himmelreich, who co-led the development of RCY’s Excluded report, shares his experience as both a person with FASD and someone who works closely with children and youth with FASD.
#FASDAwareness
Myles Himmelreich, who co-led the development of RCY’s Excluded report, shares his experience as both a person with FASD and someone who works closely with children and youth with FASD.
#FASDAwareness
September 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Together, we can create the changes needed to ensure people with FASD thrive, today and every day.
Myles Himmelreich, who co-led the development of RCY’s Excluded report, shares his experience as both a person with FASD and someone who works closely with children and youth with FASD.
#FASDAwareness
Myles Himmelreich, who co-led the development of RCY’s Excluded report, shares his experience as both a person with FASD and someone who works closely with children and youth with FASD.
#FASDAwareness
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
When we invest in children and youth today, we build healthier, safer, and more connected communities for tomorrow.
#KidsFirst #SystemsChange #Belonging #RCYBC #kidsdeservebetter
September 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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
When we invest in children and youth today, we build healthier, safer, and more connected communities for tomorrow.
#KidsFirst #SystemsChange #Belonging #RCYBC #kidsdeservebetter
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
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
September 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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
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
Old approaches have failed. Real solutions mean building responsive systems that protect kids, reduce harm, and put well-being at the centre. #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay
Read the Representative's statement: rcybc.ca/.../internat...
#ChildRights #PolicyChange #HarmReduction #EndOverdose
Read the Representative's statement: rcybc.ca/.../internat...
#ChildRights #PolicyChange #HarmReduction #EndOverdose
August 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Old approaches have failed. Real solutions mean building responsive systems that protect kids, reduce harm, and put well-being at the centre. #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay
Read the Representative's statement: rcybc.ca/.../internat...
#ChildRights #PolicyChange #HarmReduction #EndOverdose
Read the Representative's statement: rcybc.ca/.../internat...
#ChildRights #PolicyChange #HarmReduction #EndOverdose
Are you under 27 and not sure what your rights are? You don’t have to figure it out alone.
RCY Advocates can help you understand your rights and how they apply to your life at school, in care, with services, or wherever you need support.
Call us at 1-800- 476-3933. We are here for you.
RCY Advocates can help you understand your rights and how they apply to your life at school, in care, with services, or wherever you need support.
Call us at 1-800- 476-3933. We are here for you.
August 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Are you under 27 and not sure what your rights are? You don’t have to figure it out alone.
RCY Advocates can help you understand your rights and how they apply to your life at school, in care, with services, or wherever you need support.
Call us at 1-800- 476-3933. We are here for you.
RCY Advocates can help you understand your rights and how they apply to your life at school, in care, with services, or wherever you need support.
Call us at 1-800- 476-3933. We are here for you.
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-lo...
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-lo...
August 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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-lo...
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-lo...
Aunties. Grandmas. Cousins.
Family caregivers are increasingly stepping in to care for extended family. They need adequate resources to be able to love and nurture the young people they are responsible for.
Read our recommendations in our report Don’t Look Away. rcybc.ca/hfaq/dont-lo...
Family caregivers are increasingly stepping in to care for extended family. They need adequate resources to be able to love and nurture the young people they are responsible for.
Read our recommendations in our report Don’t Look Away. rcybc.ca/hfaq/dont-lo...
August 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Aunties. Grandmas. Cousins.
Family caregivers are increasingly stepping in to care for extended family. They need adequate resources to be able to love and nurture the young people they are responsible for.
Read our recommendations in our report Don’t Look Away. rcybc.ca/hfaq/dont-lo...
Family caregivers are increasingly stepping in to care for extended family. They need adequate resources to be able to love and nurture the young people they are responsible for.
Read our recommendations in our report Don’t Look Away. rcybc.ca/hfaq/dont-lo...
Happy #InternationalYouthDay! Youth are our future leaders and change makers. At RCY, we’re here to help make the lives of young people better.
Read more about what we do and the difference we can make as an oversight office on our website. rcybc.ca
Read more about what we do and the difference we can make as an oversight office on our website. rcybc.ca
August 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Happy #InternationalYouthDay! Youth are our future leaders and change makers. At RCY, we’re here to help make the lives of young people better.
Read more about what we do and the difference we can make as an oversight office on our website. rcybc.ca
Read more about what we do and the difference we can make as an oversight office on our website. rcybc.ca
We need to invest in young people today to create a strong future tomorrow.
Read about our vision for transformational change in the child welfare system in our report Don’t Look Away. rcybc.ca/hfaq/dont-lo...
#childrights #youthmatter #DontLookAway #systemchange
Read about our vision for transformational change in the child welfare system in our report Don’t Look Away. rcybc.ca/hfaq/dont-lo...
#childrights #youthmatter #DontLookAway #systemchange
August 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
We need to invest in young people today to create a strong future tomorrow.
Read about our vision for transformational change in the child welfare system in our report Don’t Look Away. rcybc.ca/hfaq/dont-lo...
#childrights #youthmatter #DontLookAway #systemchange
Read about our vision for transformational change in the child welfare system in our report Don’t Look Away. rcybc.ca/hfaq/dont-lo...
#childrights #youthmatter #DontLookAway #systemchange