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November 19, 2009
BOOKS FOR BABIES - GOLDSTREAM GAZETTE
It should come as no surprise to anyone that the province is facing significant budget pressures not unlike the rest of Canada and indeed the world.
October 22, 2009
AUTISM EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE - LANGLEY TIMES
A proposed Autism Education and Research Centre will be far more than bricks and mortar, as a letter published in the October 20 edition of the Langley Times suggests.
October 8, 2009
EIBI DECISION BASED ON EQUITY - PENTICTON HERALD
Each and every day, thousands of families in every region of B.C. struggle to provide the support necessary for their autistic children to reach their full potential. These families spend countless hours and tens of thousands of dollars in order to give their child the best possible chance for success.
September 22, 2009
MINISTER DEFENDS AUTISM FUNDING DECISION - TIMES COLONIST
In recent days, a number of letters have appeared in the Times Colonist, expressing concern about funding decisions and their impact on services and programs supporting children and youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
September 18, 2009
AUTISM FUNDING - ELIGIBLE EXPENSES – TIMES COLONIST
As minister of Children and Family Development, I understand the issues confronted by families with children and youth with special needs, in particular, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Decisions regarding eligibility for activities such as karate are based on generally accepted best practices, supported by research and proven to be effective.
September 9, 2009
MINISTRY ADDRESSES BUDGET PRESSURES IN A THOUGHTFUL WAY - CRANBROOK DAILY TOWNSMAN
The Ministry of Children and Family Development is not immune to budget pressures. However, I am extremely proud of the thoughtful way in which the ministry has addressed this challenge.
August 22, 2009
SUPPORTING ABORIGINAL FAMILIES TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE - TIMES COLONIST
As an August 20th editorial ("Aboriginal child welfare begins in the village") acknowledged, government has a role in working with Aboriginal communities to support a safer, healthier future for Aboriginal children.
August 17, 2009
B.C. LIBERALS CONTINUE TO TACKLE CHILD POVERTY - VANCOUVER SUN
I am writing in response to your August 17th article by Seth Klein ("Why is B.C. so stubborn when it comes to poverty reduction?") regarding child poverty issues.
August 10, 2009
SUPPORTING B.C. FOSTER FAMILIES - NANAIMO DAILY NEWS
These are tough economic times, as a recent article serves to underline ("Foster Parenting Advocates need better supports"). In spite of these challenges, government has increased funding to foster care by $3.6 million in 2009/10 - part of a multi-year plan that has seen foster family rates increase by an average of seven percent over the last three years.
August 7, 2009
DAY CARE A PRIORITY FOR LIBERAL GOVERNMENT - VANCOUVER COURIER
I am writing in response to Tom Sandborn's August 7th article, "Children too low on government priority list"...
July 30, 2009
PROTECTING CHILDREN IS OUR PRIORITY - CHILLIWACK PROGRESS
I am writing in response to your July 27 article by Robert Freeman ("Surrey councillor joins critics of child ministry"). While I cannot comment on the specifics of the case in question, I would like to clear up any misconceptions and inaccuracies that are referenced in the article....
June 27, 2009
B.C. GOVERNMENT'S COMMITMENT TO ACTION ON CHILD POVERTY - TIMES COLONIST
I am writing in response to your June 27th editorial regarding child poverty issues and the request of the Representative for Children and Youth.....
June 22, 2009
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ARE ENTITLED TO PROTECTION OF PRIVACY - TIMES COLONIST
Each and every day social workers in this province make judgement calls that most of us cannot imagine and which most of us would not want to be in a position to make. Social workers respond to about 30,000 child protection-related calls each year. They assess each and every call, often resulting in an investigation, with the prime motivation to keep children safe. Obviously when judgement calls are being made on a daily basis, there are going to be isolated cases in which questions will be raised about those decisions.
