B.C.'s Representative for Children and Youth

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Stigma and Resilience Among Vulnerable Youth Centre are looking for youth to take part in a study that looks at the coming out experiences of 2SLGBQIA+ youth in Canada.

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The Rep has just released a Statement celebrating Foster Family Month. Read it here: https://rcybc.ca/.../statement-in-recognition-of-foster.../

The Indigenous Support for Student Learning Program is accepting applications from Indigenous students across Canada with limited financial resources to be considered to receive a laptop and related accessories.

Looking for something fun to do with your friends during COVID-19? Virtual trivia is a great group activity! Choose a theme and a host to create the questions or you can use an app like Kahoot! that will act as the host instead. If you’re finding you really need more social time these days, you can always make it a regular activity and take turns hosting! #stayconnected #mentalhealthmatters #youmatter #covidhangouts #covidandkidsbc #advocacy #rcybc

If you’re the kind of person that studies better with others or you need more motivation these days, consider reaching out to your friends! They may need some help staying focused as well. You can quiz each other and discuss class content to help you better absorb what you are learning. #stayconnected #mentalhealthmatters #rcybc #advocacy #covidhangouts #covidandkidsbc

Looking for something fun to do? Challenge a friend to a bake-off! You can choose a recipe together and arrange a time to bake your creations over video and once they’re done, you can show each other how you did! Do you have any other ideas on staying connected with your friends in the cooler months? Let us know in the comments! #covidandkidsbc #covidhangouts #rcybc #advocacy #mentalhealthmatters #stayconnected

October is Foster Family Month! There are lots of different kinds of households and families in B.C.. In October, we celebrate and honour the foster caregivers who provide safe and supportive homes for children and youth.

A new podcast by the Kid Advocate is now up! Episode 10 Distance Learning. In this episode, SEMA’TSE Jordan and her guest, Nicole, talk about their experiences with distance learning, providing useful tips. You can listen here: https://rcybc.ca/the-kid-advocate/

#MentalillnessAwarenessWeek #endthestigma

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