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‘Heartbreaking’ overdose death of Indigenous teen in B.C. care highlights need for change: report'Skye and her mother deserved much, much better,' Jennifer Charlesworth, B.C.'s representative for children and youth, said.NewsJun 10
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Missing girl, 12, from B.C.’s Southern Interior safely found, say RCMPPolice issued the missing person bulletin on Monday afternoon, stating the girl was thought to be travelling to the Lower Mainland in the boy’s car.CanadaFeb 8
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COVID-19 disproportionately affects children and youth with special needs: B.C. reportThe report, called Left Out, detailed gaps such as a lack of long-term income support and chronic delays to assessment, that have persisted during the pandemic.HealthDec 3, 2020
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Coronavirus: B.C. youth in care to still get support after 19th birthdayThe B.C. government is ensuring youth in care don't age out of the system during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.PoliticsMar 31, 2020
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Lawsuits allege years of sexual, physical abuse against Indigenous girls in B.C. foster homesWARNING: This story contains details of sexual and physical abuse that may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised.CrimeJan 31, 2020
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New lawsuit alleges former Kelowna social worker stole from Indigenous girl in careRobert Saunders is accused of stealing money 'intended to provide the plaintiff with funds for food, clothing and shelter,' according to court documents.Dec 29, 2019
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Report finds significant gaps in interprovincial care system led to OD death of 17-year-old boyB.C.'s representative for children and youth is recommending better monitoring of children in care moving between provinces and territories.CanadaNov 26, 2019
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B.C. ends ‘birth alert’ practice used to separate newborns from moms in child welfare cases"Birth alerts" allow social services to contact health officials when they have concerns about a baby's safety, potentially leading to seizure of the child.Sep 16, 2019
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Devastating report details lack of support for child with autism in British ColumbiaThe British Columbia government is promising an overhaul of the support that children with complex needs receive after a devastating report by the province's advocate for children and youth.CanadaDec 10, 2018
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Ministry responds to allegations that social worker stole from kids in government careOn Friday, the Ministry of Children and Family Development said the "individual in question" no longer works for the public service.CanadaNov 10, 2018
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