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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
As kids head back to school today it’s a time to underscore that timely access to early supports can make a big difference to their lives. The early years are critical to a child’s development and lifelong well-being. Every child deserves the opportunity to develop, learn and thrive.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the love of her life, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, their family, and all those who knew and loved her. Read the Representative’s full statement: rcybc.ca/representati...
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Representative for Children and Youth mourns the loss of Joan Phillip, Amshen, “tireless supporter” of young people, families and their inherent rights - Representative for Children & Youth
B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, and her staff are mourning the death of Joan Phillip, Amshen, a respected Indigenous leader, MLA, social justice activist and d...
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
3/3: province. “Joan spoke from experience and with a clear sense of responsibility to future generations. We will remember her with deep respect and gratitude.” - Jennifer Charlesworth, Representative for Children and Youth.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
2/3: young people through advocacy for affordable child care, culturally grounded programs & opportunities for vulnerable youth. As a member of the Select Standing Committee on Children & Youth, she also brought her insight and experience to issues affecting children, youth and families across the
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
1/3: We join people across B.C. in mourning the loss of Joan Phillip, Amshen, a respected Indigenous leader, MLA, social justice activist and deeply devoted partner, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Joan brought wisdom, courage and heart to her work. Throughout her career, she supported
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
We’re hiring!   Come and join our passionate and committed team who are working together to make the lives of young people better.   See our latest posting on our website: rcybc.ca/about-us/car...
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Are you a young person or adult supporting one and trying to figure out how to get help? The Representative for Children and Youth provides free one-on-one advocacy focused on a range of issues. Check out our website to learn more: rcybc.ca
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
They may be just 20% of our population in this province, but they’re 100% of our future. Tell us what you’re doing to support kids.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
According to the United Nations, the world is home to nearly 1.3 billion young people aged 15 to 24, making it the largest generation of youth to date. On this International Youth Day, we recognize the contributions of young people around the world and our young people here in BC.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
2/2: There has been some progress over the past two years, but change is still too slow, and too many children and families are still waiting. Read the two-year update: rcybc.ca/reports/dont... #DontLookAway #ChildWellBeing
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Don't Look Away - Two Years Later - Representative for Children & Youth
Don’t Look Away Two Years Later: A Monitoring Progress Report Two years after the release of RCY’s a landmark report Don’t Look Away calling for a full overhaul of the child welfare system in the prov...
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
1/2: Children should not have to wait for systems that are designed to support them to catch up. In 2024, our report Don’t Look Away called for earlier support, better coordination and less reliance on crisis response.
Square graphic with a muted teal-green background. Large dark green quotation marks appear in the top left. White text reads: “Kids can’t wait for the adults they trust to make their lives better – WE MUST ACT NOW.” The words “WE MUST ACT NOW.” are in large, bold, uppercase letters for emphasis. Below, smaller white text attributes the quote to “Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, Representative for Children and Youth.” The RCY (Representative for Children and Youth) logo appears in the bottom right corner.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
2/2; early intervention services and support are still urgently needed. Read the report here: rcybc.ca/wp-content/u...
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
1/2: Two years after the release of a landmark report calling for a full overhaul of the child welfare system in the province, BC’s independent oversight office for children and youth says while some significant changes are in effect, coordinated service delivery, a stronger workforce and #BCPoli
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
June 27 marked Canadian Multiculturalism Day. RCY celebrates the many diverse cultures, languages, and heritages that exist in BC and across the country. For children and youth, understanding and embracing their cultural identity is an important part of their well-being, self-esteem, and belonging.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
The Representative for Children and Youth, an independent oversight office, is calling for legislative changes to ensure the voices of young people are heard in child welfare and family law situations. Read more: rcybc.ca/icclr-report...
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
2/2: accountability, so that young people can heal, grow & thrive. Read more about the plan news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202... or read our statement rcybc.ca/representati...
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Putting B.C.’s children, youth first through new action plan
Province launches cross-government strategy for better outcomes
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
1/2: Government released its Child & Youth Well-Being Action Plan & outcomes framework, a foundational recommendation we made in our report Don’t Look Away. Now we need to move to immediate collective action, guided by ongoing engagement, transparent monitoring & public
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
young people can heal, grow & thrive. Read more about the plan news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202... or read our statement: rcybc.ca/representati... 2/2
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Putting B.C.’s children, youth first through new action plan
Province launches cross-government strategy for better outcomes
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Government released its Child and Youth Well-Being Action Plan and outcomes framework, a foundational recommendation we made in our report Don’t Look Away. Now we need to move to immediate collective action, guided by ongoing engagement, transparent monitoring & public accountability, so that 1/2
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Pride is more than a celebration. It’s about safety, visibility, community, & being able to exist fully as yourself. This month & every month, we stand with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth & communities. You deserve spaces where you are respected, heard, & supported exactly as you are. #PrideMonth #youbelong
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Accessibility is part of dignity, participation, and belonging. Children and youth should not face barriers to support, education, relationships, or care. Read how our office is making our services more accessible by visiting rcybc.ca/wp-content/u... #Accessibility #nationalaccessabilityweek
A smiling young child sits sideways on a weathered green park bench in warm sunlight, wearing a bright yellow shirt and denim shorts. The lower half of the image features bold white text reading “National Accessibility Week” over a black background with a magenta halftone dot pattern. The RCY logo appears in the bottom right corner.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
We’re here to meet you where you’re at - and help you get to where you want to be. Visit us at rcybc.ca
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Home - Representative for Children & Youth
Amplifying Voices for Change Are you a young person trying to get services, your rights respected and your voice heard? We Can Help. Learn More Learn More Who We Are The Representative for Children an...
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Your voice has power. At RCY, we help young people navigate government services and supports. Our experienced Advocates can help you understand your rights, speak up about what matters to you, and get connected to the services and supports you need.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
2/2: This celebration is all about those aged 14-27 who are current or former youth in care, their friends, and supporters. Youth and young adult participants get a chance to win a cool door prize. Please register so we have enough food for folks!
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
1/2: Join RCY in our Prince George office for a BCCYICW celebration on June 1st, 2026! We’ll have tasty snacks, creative art activities, and we’ll be tuning in to the online kick-off event together.
Poster for RCY’s BC Child & Youth In Care Week Celebration. The design features a blue and yellow color palette with playful hand-drawn doodles, stars, and paint-style graphics. Text highlights celebration activities including an art extravaganza, appetizers, cupcakes, a virtual kick-off party, and prize opportunities. Event details list the location as the RCY Office in Prince George and the date as Monday, June 1, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The poster invites teens and young adults ages 14–24 from government care and their support crews to attend and includes RSVP information with a QR code.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Meaningful allyship requires us to support First Nations leadership, respect cultural protocols and remain committed to truth with humility, care, and resolve.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
3/3: Indian Residential School Survivors and in condemning denialism that obscures the truth, deepens harm, and stands in the way of meaningful reconciliation.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
2/3: honouring the children who never returned home. As Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir has said, this work is about knowing “who they were, where they are from” so that children who were taken may be returned to their families with dignity. We also stand with the UBCIC in honouring the many generations of
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
1/3: Five years after Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc brought global attention to the reality of unmarked burial sites at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, RCY stands with First Nations across these lands in the sacred, careful and necessary work of seeking truth, restoring identity, and ...
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Are you a young person dealing with government services, or supporting someone who is? Our website has specific information geared to young people & their adult allies. Need information or want to connect with an Advocate who can help navigate services & supports? Check out our website. rcybc.ca
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Read more about what our office is doing to try to reduce the prevalence of violence in the lives of young people in our report Don’t Look Away: rcybc.ca/reports/dont...
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Don't Look Away - Representative for Children & Youth
How One Boy’s Story has the Power to Shift a System of Care for Children and Youth Too many children and families in British Columbia are being failed by systems never designed with their realities in...
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Today is a call to stand up against violence toward women and children. Ending violence requires courage, accountability, and collective action. #MooseHideCampaignDay #MooseHideCampaign #MooseHideMomentum #FastToEndViolence #Reconciliation
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Are you a young person trying to navigate the system and get help? We’re here for you. Call us. We’re ready to listen and support you where we can. 1 (800) 476-3933 or visit rcybc.ca
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Read more about how this important day came to be recognized and what we can all do to continue to advocate for young people. fncaringsociety.com/bear-witness... #BearWitnessDay #JordansPrinciple
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Bear Witness Day | First Nations Child & Family Caring Society
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Bear Witness Day is a time to reflect on the importance of fairness and equity in how services for First Nations children are delivered.
Graphic for Bear Witness Day featuring a brown teddy bear sitting on a windowsill in front of a softly blurred outdoor background. Large yellow text reads “BEAR WITNESS DAY,” and the RCY logo appears in the bottom right corner.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Today we honour the lives of Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people, and remember those who should still be here. This day calls on all of us to remember, to listen, and to act. #RCYBC #RedDressDay #MMIWG2S
Red dress hanging from a wooden hanger on a tree branch in a forest, lit by soft natural light. Large text reads “Red Dress Day” with the RCY logo in the top left.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Representative for Children and Youth urging enhanced services and supports for young people who witness and experience intimate partner violence. Read more here: rcybc.ca/representati...
Large green quotation marks appear above bold white text on a black background reading, “It’s up to all of us to collectively lean in to make sure violence is not the defining experience of a young person’s childhood.” The quote is attributed to Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, Representative for Children and Youth. The RCY logo appears in the bottom right corner.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Your voice matters. Young people deserve to be heard in decisions that affect their lives. Being young should never mean being left out, ignored, or talked over. #RCYBC #BCYouth
A young person with long braided hair stands against a black background with a pink dotted pattern, holding a phone and wearing earphones, a white shirt, and a red tie. Large white text reads “Your Voice Matters.” The RCY logo appears in the bottom right corner.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Read more about what we know about intimate partner violence in today's B.C. Coroners Service report (www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/b...) and how children and families need to be supported in our report Don't Look Away: rcybc.ca/reports/dont....
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The ripple effects of violence in the home are broad and deep. Too many young people are experiencing violence and the silence that accompanies it.
A young child with long hair rests their head on their arm, gazing out a window with a sad, distant expression. Overlaid text reads: “Kids who witness violence, experience violence.” The RCY logo appears in the bottom corner.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Caption: Our office continues to hear from families, front-line workers and young people who are being impacted by the toxic drug crisis. We need to keep young people alive so they can heal. Addressing the toxic drug supply is a critical step. #ToxicDrugCrisis #YouthDeaths #DontLookAway
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
As the toxic drug crisis continues, fear, stigma, and public pressure are narrowing the space for balanced, evidence-informed, and child-centred policy and practice. We can and must do so much better #PoisonedSupply #YouthWellBeing #ToxicDrugCrisis #BCYouth #PublicHealth
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Our office continues to hear from families, front-line workers and young people who are being impacted by the toxic drug crisis. We need to keep young people alive to help them heal. Addressing the toxic drug supply is a critical step. #ToxicDrugCrisis #YouthDeaths #PoisonedSupply #BC #DontLookAway
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Making this happen, is a responsibility we all share. Read more about this important day here: www.dayofpink.org/en/home#:~:t.... #InternationalDayofPink
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Home — Intl. Day of Pink
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
On this International Day of Pink, we continue to stand up against bullying, discrimination, & transphobia in all their forms. Every young person deserves to feel safe and supported at school, at home, & in their community no matter who they are.
A bright pink graphic with a dotted pattern background displaying the words “International Day of Pink” in large white letters, with “RCY” logo in smaller white text at the bottom right.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
On International Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate transgender and gender-diverse people and recognize the discrimination and barriers many still face. RCY supports safe, respectful and affirming spaces where all young people are free to be themselves.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Supporting families and stepping in early when they need help is a shared responsibility across sectors, systems, communities, organizations, and Nations. RCY has been working closely with partners to highlight the common challenges that families experience to ensure no young person is forgotten.
White text on a black background that reads "No single system can solve this alone" with large yellow quotes above the text. The RCY logo is in white in the bottom right corner.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
For resources specifically about online exploitation visit: www.cybertip.ca/en/
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As Canada’s tipline for reporting online child sexual abuse and exploitation, Cybertip.ca is dedicated to reducing child victimization through technology, education, public awareness, along with suppo...
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
As we mark Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness Week in BC, we reiterate the importance of shared accountability and coordinated action to prevent and address the deep harms that the sexual exploitation of young people causes.
A social media graphic with a black background featuring large, bold white text that reads, "Sexual exploitation can happen to anyone." In the top left corner, there are large, bright pink quotation marks, and in the bottom right corner, the pink logo "RCY" is visible.
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RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Celebrating all the incredibly dedicated, hard-working and resilient social workers in our province who are so deeply committed to doing all they can to help young people thrive. Thank you for all you do. #bcsocialworkweek
Graphic for BC Social Work Week with the headline “BC Social Work Week” and the text “Celebrating the social workers who support children, youth & families across BC.” Below the text is a photo of two people reaching their hands toward each other in a supportive gesture, with the RCY logo in the bottom corner.
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