B.C. LIONS FOSTER FAMILY EVENT
Minister Tom Christensen, B.C. Federation of Foster Parent Association President Melanie Filiatrault and young football fans celebrate Foster Family Month with the B.C. Lions. [News release]
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B.C.’S FIRST COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORKERS OPENS DOORS
VICTORIA – People who receive registered social work services in B.C. will be better protected thanks to the creation of a new B.C. College of Social Workers, announced Children and Family Development Minister Tom Christensen.
CELEBRATING BLUEBERRY CREEK'S NEWEST CHILD-CARE CENTRE
CASTLEGAR – Minister of State for Child Care Linda Reid joined staff, parents and children at Blueberry Creek’s newest child-care centre, Blueberry Buds Daycare, for a grand opening celebration.
PRINCE GEORGE CELEBRATES NEW-CHILD CARE HUB
PRINCE GEORGE – A ceremonial ribbon-cutting has marked the grand opening of the YMCA Family Development Centre.
$250,000 GRANT SUPPORTS INFANT LITERACY PROGRAM
PRINCE GEORGE – A $250,000 provincial grant to Books for BC Babies will promote the development of early literacy and learning skills among new babies and support new parents in learning about the important role they play in their child’s healthy development.
MORE ADOPTIVE FAMILIES NEEDED IN B.C.
VICTORIA – The Province nearly doubled the number of adoptions of children in its care last year compared to 2000/01, but has more work to do to provide homes for over 600 children still waiting to be adopted, said Minister of Children and Family Development Tom Christensen.
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