VOLUNTEER MENTORS OFFER KINNECTIONS FOR YOUTH IN CARE
Vancouver – Minister of Children and Family Development Tom Christensen launched an innovative new pilot program pairing youth-in-care with adult mentors with the view to create long-term relationships and strengthen community connections. Kinnections targets Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal youth aged 15 to 19 in the continuing care of the ministry. Three Lower Mainland agencies will deliver the year-long pilot. [News release]
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RESEARCH PROJECT TARGETS GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDKIDS
VICTORIA – Grandparents who raise their grandchildren will benefit from a $75,000 grant to support research being done through the Parents Support Services Society of B.C., Children and Family Development Minister Tom Christensen announced.
2,200 NEW CHILD-CARE SPACES ACROSS B.C.
VICTORIA – The Government of British Columbia has reached its target of funding the creation of more than 2,000 new licensed child-care spaces across the province by 2010, Linda Reid, Minister of State for Child Care announced.
NEW CHILD-CARE SPACES FOR TAHSIS
VICTORIA – Almost $46,000 in provincial funding will help to create 25 new licensed child-care spaces within a neighbourhood hub in Tahsis, Minister of State for Child Care Linda Reid announced.
HOUSING AND TRAINING CENTRE OPENS FOR VICTORIA YOUTH
VICTORIA – A centre providing eight beds of transitional housing, as well as hospitality and life skills training programs for up to 30 at-risk youth, officially opened its doors today with government and community partners on hand to celebrate.
B.C. PILOTS JOB EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR ABORIGINAL YOUTH
VICTORIA – A new work exchange pilot program for Aboriginal high school students will give them a unique opportunity to explore careers in the social services field, announced Children and Family Development Minister Tom Christensen.
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