BC $10 a Day Childcare Pilot Project
Through the Province’s Early Learning and Child Care Agreement (ELCC) with the Government of Canada, the Province is in the process of converting around 2,500 licensed child care spaces – with a priority on infant and toddler spaces – into low-cost spaces at existing child care facilities across B.C. Parents with children in these prototype sites will pay no more than $200 a month per child for full-time enrolment during regular business hours, regardless of the care type. For some low-income families, child care could be free.
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MCFD: Re-Organization of B.C. Early Years Services
The Ministry of Children and Family Development is currently re-organizing the early years’ services that directly support children and families. For more information about the re-organization process and links to the Early Years Framework policy document, FAQs about the re-organization, the Early Years Professional Development pilot portal, and The Science of Early Child Development (SECD) resources, click here.
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Healthy Smiles for Life: BC’s First Nations and Aboriginal Oral Health Strategy
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with First Nations Health Authority, Health Canada and Regional Health Authorities, has launched Healthy Smiles for Life: BC’s First Nations and Aboriginal Oral Health Strategy.
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Coming Next Year: B.C. Early Childhood Tax Benefit
Learn how to apply for the B.C. Early Childhood Tax Benefit for families with young children effective April 2015.
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Plans for Early Years Centres throughout BC
In January, the provincial government officially announced the launch of the provincial Office for the Early Years and requested feedback on their proposal for Early Years Centres. Read the BC Association of Family Resource Programs’ feedback on the draft criteria.
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Nominate an educator - 2014 Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education
Nominate an outstanding early childhood educator today! Deadline for 2014 Prime Minister’s Award nominations is April 15!
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Visitors to health-care facilities reminded to get vaccinated
Members of the public are being reminded that beginning Dec. 2, 2013, if they are visiting someone in a health-care facility, they will be expected to have been vaccinated or wear a mask to help protect those most vulnerable this influenza season.
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Minister Fassbender’s statement on Bullying Awareness Week
Education Minister Peter Fassbender released the following statement at the start of Bullying Awareness Week Nov. 17-23, 2013.
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Erasing misconceptions about B.C.’s Family Law Act
“I’d like to clarify some of the misconceptions about B.C.’s new Family Law Act, particularly how it affects common-law couples."
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Getting engaged – in your child’s education
Parents have some great ideas on improving parental engagement in education, and a new website that makes it easier for families to learn about B.C. schools is now just a mouse-click away.
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$200,000 to help local governments develop healthy communities
Local governments in British Columbia are being invited to apply for a share of $200,000 set aside by the Province to develop grassroots policies that help residents lead healthier lives.
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Start an RESP to get $1,200 Training and Education Grant
With new regulations now in place, families are reminded that they need to open a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) to access the new $1,200 BC Training and Education Savings Grant.
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Harper Government Invests in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Projects
Minister of Health announces investments in two projects to address Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
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Premier unveils B.C. Early Years Strategy
A provincial early years office, a province-wide network of local early years centres, a new child tax benefit and more child-care spaces are all part of a provincial plan Premier Christy Clark unveiled.
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Free record checks to support volunteers, non-profits
Criminal record checks for volunteers who work with children and vulnerable adults will be provided free to volunteer and non-profit sector organizations who opt into the provincial program, under proposed changes to the Criminal Records Review Act.
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Aboriginal Housing portfolio devolved to AHMA
The B.C. government reached a milestone today with the transfer of approximately 2,500 Aboriginal housing units to the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA).
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BC Services Card to replace CareCard
Starting Feb. 15, 2013, and over the next five years, eligible British Columbians between the ages of 19 and 74 will be required to replace their CareCard with the new BC Services Card by renewing their enrolment in the Medical Services Plan.
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Twenty-seven communities receive Age-friendly BC grants
Seniors in 100 Mile House and throughout the province will benefit as 27 communities receive grants of up to $20,000 to help create programs or tools that address the needs of their older residents.
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Government of Canada helps prevent homelessness in small cities across British Columbia
Federal investment in a new research study will lead to better understanding of the needs of Canadian families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in small cities.
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Vernon, Richmond lead mental health pilot projects
The Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Ministry of Health are strengthening supports for families affected by mental illness, substance abuse and domestic violence.
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