Resources
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MCSS – Food Centre
Aldergrove Food Bank
This Is Me and I Have Rights
Meadow Rose
Langley Community Services Society – Poverty Law Program
Alcohol & Drug Information & Referral Service
ACYMH (Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health)
Family Empowerment Program
Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Indigenous Child & Youth Mental Health
Youth Rights in Care
As a youth and as a youth in care did you know you have many rights? This section will talk about those rights and who to go to if those rights are being violated.
Every youth in care should know their rights – if you would like them explained to you, ask your caregiver, social worker, or anyone else you trust, to explain them to you.
All children in care have the right to:
Indigenous children also have the right to receive guidance, encouragement and support to learn about and practise their Indigenous traditions, customs and languages, and to belong to their Indigenous communities.
Read more about the rights you have as a child in care and how to speak up and be heard:
Where to go if your Rights or Needs aren’t being met?
There are many options for youth when you feel your needs are not being met or your rights are being violated. Or if you are unsure or want more support you have different options.
Talking to your worker is often the quickest and easiest way to solve a problem. Connect with your Social Worker, Youth Mentor, or other FVACFSS Staff. Let them know your concerns and where you need support. It is their duty to ensure your needs are being met and you are in a safe situation
Contact Representatives of Children and Youth (RCY). RCY is set up to specifically protect children and youth in BC. They Help Children, youth, and families deal with the Child Welfare System. RCY can support youth who feel their rights or needs aren’t being met, support with legal help and advocacy.
1-800-476-3933
Report your situation and ask for support. This line is available 24/7.
1-800-663-9122
Contact FVACFSS Complaints specialist who can help you through the complaints process Tina.Ion@xyolhemeylh.bc.ca.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 or your local police.
RCY- Representatives of Children and Youth
Set up to protect children and youth in BC. Helps children, youth, and families deal with the child welfare system. RCY can support youth who feel their rights or needs aren’t being met, support with legal help and ADVOCACY.
Phone: 1-800-476-3933
Email: rcy@rcybc.ca
- Help you get connected to services and programs that you need
- Provide support to help you speak up in a way that might solve your problem
- Help you move out of Ministry of Children and Family Development care and assist you in seeking Community Living BC Services
- Discuss your rights and what to do if those rights are ignored
- Be a part of discussions about the care and services you receive and the decisions that are made about you
- Assist in connections with the tuition waiver and agreement with young adults program