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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Are you a parent raising a family while living with a disability in BC? We want to hear from you! We are seeking 25 participants for our Out of the Margins research project, in partnership with UBC. Sign up directly: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... or email zeynya@centreforequity.ca

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

CFE's Healing Forward program is a FREE mental health program to support parents and caregivers impacted by IPV and family violence navigating BC's family law system. Click to learn more and to register for our fall cohort 🔗: form.jotform.com/262596255818... We are so glad you have come forward 🫶🏽

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Join the conversation on transit equity! Skytrain Riders is holding a public meeting tonight to explore how transit barriers affect daily life + discuss ways to make public transit fairer and more accessible for everyone. Attend virtually or in person - RSVP today: www.eventbrite.ca/e/exploring-...

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

New peer-led report on mobility poverty for youth in BC—read our key findings plus real solutions! With municipal elections coming, we're asking candidates to back Child, Youth & Family-Friendly Transit. 📖 Read: centreforequity.ca/mobility_at_... 📩 Act: centreforequity.ca/t4t_petition

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

New research: Mobility at a Cost. 🚌 For low-income & at-risk teens in BC, inaccessible transit means barriers to school, work, healthcare & community. Our research, supported by Mobilizing Justice, centres their voices & lays out solutions for transit equity. 🔗 centreforequity.ca/mobility_at_...

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A welcome expansion of supports for survivors navigating the law in BC 👏 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202.... CFE continues to be deeply engaged in this work. Our Survivors Shaping Services engagement is open to anyone who has accessed Legal Aid's family law centres: form.jotform.com/260756649809...

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Strengthening supports for survivors of intimate-partner violence

Federal funding helps Province advance Stanton Report recommendations

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

GOOD NEWS: 1,200 new before/after school spaces on school grounds 🎒🔗 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202... But spaces alone don't equal access. Will you help us remind @BCGovNews that true equity = zero-fee childcare for low-income families? Sign the letter now: centreforequity.ca/universal_means_everyone

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Opening more child care spaces in schools

Funding helps districts create, expand child care programs

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Free online workshop: Accountability, Action & Indigenous Sovereignty Join the Centre for Family Equity + CultureAlly to explore Indigenous-led solutions, what Land Back really means & how to counter fear-based narratives in BC. 📅 Sept 21, 6:15–7:45pm Register: form.jotform.com/260355879380...

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Are you an Indigenous, Black or racialized parent/caregiver in Northern BC, the Interior or Vancouver Island/Coast? Right now, CFE is recruiting Regional Peer Engagement Leads for our K-12 Without Racism project! Apply by August 28, 2026. Scan the QR code or apply: form.jotform.com/262244958659...

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

For parents living in poverty, childcare is the difference between being able to work & being locked out of the labour market. Zero-fee childcare opens that door. Send a message to the Province: centreforequity.ca/universal_means_everyone #UniversalMeansEveryone #EquityisEssential #10adayForAll

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The Affordable Child Care Benefit removes fees entirely for families in poverty but only in a $10-a-day spot. Let's make zero-fee childcare reach every low-income family, not just the lucky few. Sign centreforequity.ca/universal_means_everyone #UniversalMeansEveryone #EquityisEssential #10adayForAll

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We're delighted to see this vital expansion of legal aid services for survivors of IPV in BC's interior and north. We commend the Province for taking steps in line with Stanton Report recommendations to bring legal services to rural, remote, & northern communities: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

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Bringing more in-person legal services to survivors of family violence

Family law clinics will support people in Kamloops, Prince George

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Equity and Universality are Not Competing Priorities! Tell the Province: BC needs a low-capped universal fee structure with guaranteed zero-fee childcare for families in poverty. ✍️ Sign the letter: centreforequity.ca/universal_means_everyone #UniversalMeansEveryone #EquityisEssential #10adayForAll

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

BC has zero-fee childcare for families in poverty — but only in $10-a-day spaces. Meaning most can't access it. Tell the Province this has to change. UNIVERSAL MEANS EVERYONE. ✍️ Sign the letter: centreforequity.ca/universal_means_everyone #UniversalMeansEveryone #EquityisEssential #10adayForAll

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We're recruiting! 🌿 Looking for 4 Peer Research Assistants & 8 Peer Advisory Circle members for Out of the Margins — a BC study on parental disability & family wellbeing. Lived experience essential. Deadline June 22. Apply: centreforequity.ca/out_of_the_margins_recruit

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

We're hiring! 🙋🏽‍♀️ Do you have skills in racial justice work & systemic advocacy? Are you a project manager deeply engaged with impacted communities? You might be who we're looking for ⭐ See our Projects & Racial Equity Impact Lead posting: centreforequity.ca/racial_equity_impact Apply by June 21

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

📣 🙌🏾 BIG NEWS: Legal Aid BC's Family Law Centres are EXPANDING! New in-person offices in Kamloops & Prince George and increased capacity overall. Plus broader eligibility criteria for family law services. This expansion means more survivors across BC can access this life-changing support 🌱

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Have you used Legal Aid BC's Family Law Centres since 2025? Tell us about your experience 🗣️ Our engagements are online, confidential & trauma-informed. Your insights will shape our recommendations to improve legal aid services for survivors. Honoraria available🫶🏽 Apply now: centreforequity.ca/project

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

HUGE WIN: Last week, Canada's Supreme Court created a tort of intimate partner violence. Kuldeep Ahluwalia fought for herself & every survivor who comes after 🏛️✊🏾 Enormous recognition to our formidable allies @westcoastleaf.bsky.social, @risewomenslegal.bsky.social & BWSS who intervened in the case

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Addressing racism in BC schools starts with understanding the barriers Indigenous and racialized students and parents face. Erase Racism in BC Schools: Families Lead the Way - Report on the K-12 Without Racism Year 1 Scoping Survey Findings is out now. www.centreforequity.ca/k_12_without...

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Learn about the top concerns from participating families in the scoping survey for Erase Racism in BC Schools: Families Lead the Way - Report on the K-12 Without Racism. Read the full report here: www.centreforequity.ca/k_12_without...

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

CFE’s new report, Erase Racism in BC Schools: Families Lead the Way - Report on the K-12 Without Racism Year 1 Scoping Survey Findings, is out now. Read the full report here: www.centreforequity.ca/k_12_without...

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Upcoming webinar: What Diverse BC Families Need to be Physically Active Two CFE team members will join a panel on making physical activity more accessible for all families in BC, including highlights from a new PAHC report with key insights and guidance. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

We’re proud to release “Erase Racism in Schools: Families Lead the Way.” Based on insights from 104 Indigenous and racialized parents across BC’s K–12 system, the report shows urgent action is still needed. Read more: www.centreforequity.ca/k_12_without...

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Launching in 3 days! CFE’s latest report, Erase Racism in Schools, is almost here. This report is part of our K–12 Without Racism project and reflects research conducted this past fall. Stay tuned for the full report and key findings.

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

How do we lift families out of poverty? Help low-income mothers earn more. CFE’s Justice at Work research highlights 16 recommendations for lone mothers’ economic inclusion in BC. Today, we’re spotlighting 3 focused on income—because when mothers earn more, families thrive. tinyurl.com/58jtw5c9

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

CFE's latest report is coming out next week: Erase Racism in Schools. This report is a part of our K-12 Without Racism project and reflects research conducted this past fall. Stay tuned for the full report and findings next week.

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Are you a parent or caregiver in BC impacted by low income? Join the CFE Network—free to join! Connect with other families, access leadership opportunities, and help drive change. Learn more and become a CFE Network Member here: www.centreforequity.ca/join

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

CFE is taking a look back at 2025 and all that we accomplished alongside our members and partners.

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

@risewomenslegal.bsky.social report "Should I Have Just Stayed?" reveals how BC's housing crisis endangers survivors in the family law system. CFE participated in this crucial and timely research on improving remedies for survivors during the crisis. www.womenslegalcentre.ca/publications...

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Our allies at McCreary's Young Indigenous Research Team (YIRT) released Raven's Children VI, exploring health and well-being of Indigenous youth in BC. YIRT shared findings with 87 Indigenous youth across the province, developing calls to action to improve outcomes. www.mcs.bc.ca/pdf/ravens_c...

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

BC’s 2025 Living Wage Report puts real living wages at $21.55–$29.60/hr—well above minimum wage. CFE’s Lone Mothers Economic Inclusion Project offers 28 policy fixes, including raising minimum wage to a living wage. www.centreforequity.ca/justice_at_w... @bcpolicy.bsky.social

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

What if we focused on ensuring families always have good holiday seasons—not just this one? At CFE, we drive systemic change through peer-led research, legal action, and advocacy that addresses root causes of inequality. This Giving Tuesday, help us build a future where no family is left behind.

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Disability Alliance BC (DABC) @disaballiancebc.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

DABC, BC Poverty Reduction Coalition & Centre for Family Equity have issued a joint letter to the Province, calling for the full removal of the spousal cap for all #PWD & their households: disabilityalliancebc.org/dabc-and-c….

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Congratulations to First Call BC on the 2025 Child Poverty Report Card. This year’s takeaway: lone-mother–led families continue to face the steepest barriers. Universal $10-a-Day child care and fair employment policies can help break the cycle. www.centreforequity.ca/lonemotherse...

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. CFE supports survivors of gender-based violence navigating BC's family law system through our charter challenge work and Healing Forward program, advocating for fair, responsive legal aid and mental health support.

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Racialized and Indigenous parents in BC—we need your voice. Take our 30-minute confidential survey on racism in BC’s K-12 public schools. Share your family’s experiences, help build systemic change, and receive a $100 honourarium for your time. www.surveymonkey.com/r/K12Without...

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

The BC Disaster & Climate Risk and Resilience Assessment is out, and CFE was proud to take part in the engagement. Our pandemic research shows we need stronger support for low-income families during disasters. Read more: www.centreforequity.ca/justice_at_w...

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

"The government made a promise, and although it has taken a step forward, it still has several more steps to go." Spencer van Vloten, editor of BC Disability, has an OpEd in the Vancouver Sun that looks at the recent changes to the Persons With Disability Benefits

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Opinion: A step forward, miles to go: The truth about ending the province's spousal cap

Rule cuts off people with disabilities from support if they have a working partner. Despite last week's change, the biggest barriers remain

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

This week, CFE was grateful to meet with Hon. Kelly Greene, Minister of Emergency Management & Climate Readiness, to share two key pandemic research recommendations: a task force for vulnerable populations’ resilience and making gender-based violence services essential.

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The Families Getting Active report from @bchealthyliving.bsky found that administrative red tape keeps many low-income families from signing kids up for sports. CFE urges the Province to streamline access to subsidies and supports so every child can access healthy activities.

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

The Families Getting Active Report from @bchealthyliving.bsky.social is out! Congratulations on a comprehensive, community-driven report. CFE was proud to partner with BC Alliance for Healthy Living to engage low-income parents and caregivers across BC.

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

CFE’s Listening Campaign 2025 found that low-income families are delaying or skipping vital health and mental health care because they can’t afford out-of-pocket costs. Gaps in our public system are hurting their health, finances, and quality of life.

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Gaps in our public health system make life even harder for families living in poverty. When care is unaffordable or delayed, it affects parents’ ability to work and care for their kids. That’s why one of our new areas of focus is Health Equity.

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

This Invisible Disability Awareness Week, we're amplifying parents' voices. As one CFE member shared: “Finding work I can sustain with my disabilities has been the biggest challenge.” Too many must choose between their health and supporting their families.

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Invisible disabilities—like chronic pain or mental illness—make it harder for parents to access stable work and housing in systems not built for them. Many of our BC members live with these challenges and lead our work for disability justice.

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

In 1929, women were finally recognized as “persons” in Canada—but many, including Indigenous and racialized women, were excluded. Equity is still a fight. At CFE, we work to ensure all parents and caregivers, of all genders, have the rights and supports to thrive.

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Centre for Family Equity @centrefamilyequity.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Are you a lone parent or caregiver? Join the CFE Network—no cost to join! Connect with others working to build leadership and create change for families in poverty. Learn more & sign up: www.centreforequity.ca/join

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