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November 13, 2009
PROVINCE SUPPORTS PALLIATIVE CARE FOR B.C. KIDS
Minister of Children and Family Development Mary Polak announces a $2.63-million Provincial grant to Canuck Place Children's Hospice to support palliative care for children.
October 29, 2009
RECOGNIZING THE RIGHTS OF FOSTER PARENTS
On October 29, 2009, the rights and entitlements of Foster Parents were clarified and enshrined in a document signed by the Minister of Children and Family Development and the B.C. Federation of Foster Parent Associations (BCFFPA).
October 26, 2009
'PURPLE' SHAKEN BABY TRAINING EXPANDS TO FOSTER PARENTS
Minister Mary Polak was joined by members of Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome BC at the BC Children's Hospital to announce that the Period of PURPLE Crying® program – a shaken baby syndrome prevention tool – is being expanded to foster parents throughout the province.
October 19, 2009
VICTORIA FOSTER FAMILY
Minister Mary Polak met with Bev Batchelor, a foster parent in B.C. for 30 years and Jordan Batchelor, who was fostered by Bev's family when he was a newborn and then adopted by them when he was a teenager. Joining them was Dave Calder, who is also a foster parent and a silver medalist in rowing from the Beijing Olympics.
October 14, 2009
MINISTER MARY POLAK'S TOUR OF THE INTERIOR REGION
Minister of Children and Family Development Mary Polak toured the B.C. Interior Region.
