HAIDA HOMECOMING CAMP
Minister Tom Christensen joined members of Haida Child and Family Services on the Queen Charlotte Islands/Haida Gwaii for a four-day Coming Home Camp for Haida children living with foster parents and caregivers around the province. Coming Home Camps reconnect Aboriginal children in care with their territorial lands, communities, culture and traditions.
The camp involved some 55 children of Haida ancestry - ranging in age from two to 18 - along with their social workers, caregivers and extended family members of the Haida Gwaii. [More photos]
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$300,000 GRANT TO IMPROVE SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES
VICTORIA – The Province is providing a $300,000 grant that will be used to help improve delivery of government services for children and youth with special needs, Children and Family Development Minister Tom Christensen announced. The project is part of a cross-ministry initiative to make it easier for families to find and access services and supports.
NEW CHILD-CARE SPACES FOR RICHMOND
RICHMOND – More than $222,000 in provincial funding will help two local child-care providers create 82 new licensed child-care spaces, Minister of State for Child Care and Richmond East MLA Linda Reid announced.
PROVINCE FUNDS ARTS EDUCATION FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN
VANCOUVER – A $167,000 grant to the Arts Umbrella Provincial Outreach program will support the ongoing delivery of visual and performing arts programs to vulnerable children and youth in diverse regions of the province, announced Children and Family Development Minister Tom Christensen.
MCFD AND CLBC PLAN TRANSITION FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES
VICTORIA – On June 23, 2008, government announced changes in ministry responsibilities. Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is now reporting to the Honourable Rich Coleman, the Minister responsible for the Ministry of Housing and Social Development.
NEW CHILD-CARE SPACES FOR KITIMAT FAMILIES
KITIMAT – Almost $80,000 in provincial funding will help the Kitimat Child Development Centre create 12 new licensed child-care spaces and a neighbourhood hub, Linda Reid, Minister of State for Child Care, announced.
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