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

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

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.

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.

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 ...

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

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

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

Bear Witness Day is a time to reflect on the importance of fairness and equity in how services for First Nations children are delivered.

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

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...

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Pink Shirt Day is more than a reminder to be kind. In the wake of recent events in British Columbia, it is an urgent time to ensure young people feel safe, that they belong, and that bullying - both in person and online - is not tolerated. #pinkshirtday

Talking to young people when tragedy strikes can be very challenging. This is a helpful resource from Learning Through Loss: 65f21ffe-17a9-4fde-8d92-0e0f2663c54a.usrfiles.com/ugd/65f21f_7...

Wrapping the people of Tumbler Ridge with love and support. When young people are harmed, experience trauma and profound loss, we can never look away. If you or someone you know needs support, you can contact @kidshelpphone.bsky.social at 1-800-668-6868 or BC Crisis Line at 310-6789.

In response to the MCFD’s announcement of an investment of $475 million to support young people with disabilities and their families, the Representative for Children and Youth says she is looking forward to seeing tangible, on the ground improvements for young people and their families.

Young people in BC urgently need more mental health services & supports. Wait times are too long, community supports need to be expanded in all parts of the province and legal safeguards for young people need to be strengthened. Read our latest report: rcybc.ca/reports-and-...

If something’s not right and you need help, you don’t have to deal with it alone. The Representative for Children and Youth and our advocates are here to listen and provide support. Call us at 1 800 476 3933 or email us at [email protected].

A new report by the Representative for Children and Youth calls for stronger legislation and community supports to meet the needs of 100,000 young people in BC living with mental health disorders. Read our report "Putting Children at the Centre": rcybc.ca/reports-and-...

Honouring the rights that we all have as human beings and specifically the rights of young people. We encourage everyone to learn more about these rights and how we can all uphold them always. Learn more about child, youth, and young adult rights on our website: rcybc.ca/get-help-now...

Are you a young person trying to get services from the government? Our Advocates might be able to help you. The information you share is confidential and our help is free. Check out our website or give us a call to find out more.

The RCY has issued several reports highlighting the acute unmet needs of young people with disabilities & their families in BC. Please take a moment to read our report 'Too Many Left Behind' to learn about these important issues & join us in pushing for change. Read it here: rcybc.ca/wp-content/u...

On this #InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities the Representative for Children and youth renews her calls to the BC government to address the urgent needs of up to 83,000 young people with disabilities not receiving adequate services.

Today we deeply feel the loss of too many women due to violence. We stand too with current survivors and the many young people who are being profoundly impacted by violence and those who have lost their lives. Read more in Don’t Look Away: rcybc.ca/hfaq/dont-lo... #16daysofactivism

Transgender Day of Remembrance is a reminder that safety and dignity are non-negotiable. Trans people, including young people, continue to face higher rates of violence, exclusion, and systemic barriers. Remembering those who have been lost to transphobia must push all of us. We commit to change.

November 20th is National Child Day. Join us in moving toward a new ‘North Star’ of child well-being where young people feel safe, supported, connected and confident that their fundamental rights will be recognized and upheld. How do you support young people to thrive?

When Haruto, a boy living with Autism was facing challenges getting support, his family reached out to us. Our Advocates were able to amplify their calls for services and facilitate access to customized therapy. Read more about how our Advocacy makes a difference in our latest Annual Report.

RCY is incredibly grateful to have participated in Our Children Our Way’s National Forum for Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being. We learned so much through the inspiring approaches and practices to strengthening the lives of young people and their families. #OurChildrenOurWay #OCOW #RCYBC

When Maya and her siblings were put into government care after their home was found to be unsafe, they didn’t see each other much. With RCY’s help, a reunification plan was put into place allowing them to see each other regularly.

Too many young people living with mental health challenges are struggling to get the support they deserve. Need help navigating government services? Call us.

Recognizing all the incredible work that foster families do in providing so much for young people across the province. Deep gratitude for the difference you make. #fosterfamilymonthbc #fosterfamilymonth

Indigenous caregivers and kin, you hold language, ceremony and identity close. Thank you for the care that honours Nations and culture. #FosterFamilyMonthBC #CultureIsCare

For the caregivers who keep siblings together. You protect bonds that last a lifetime. Thank you for all that you do. #KeepSiblingsTogether #FosterFamilyMonthBC

Communities thrive when young people thrive. At #UBCM2025 we asked: What are you most concerned about for youth in your municipality - and how can we work together to change it? #actearly #youthwellbeing #ubcm2025

Tired of hoops and barriers when you need support? You have rights and we’re here to help you understand them. Our Advocates will help you make your voice heard. Reach out today. #YouthRights #Advocacy

The systems of yesterday can’t meet the realities of today. It’s time to stop patching cracks and start redesigning supports with care, equity, and belonging at the centre. #changeisnow #kidsfirst #rcybc #kidsdeservebetter

Just left care in B.C. and need financial support? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Our Advocates can walk along side you as you navigate the SAJE program.   Connect with us today and get support understanding the process.
#YouthInCare #FinancialSupport

Together, we can create the changes needed to ensure people with FASD thrive, today and every day. Myles Himmelreich, who co-led the development of RCY’s Excluded report, shares his experience as both a person with FASD and someone who works closely with children and youth with FASD. #FASDAwareness

Every young person deserves to thrive. When we invest in children and youth today, we build healthier, safer, and more connected communities for tomorrow. #KidsFirst #SystemsChange #Belonging #RCYBC #kidsdeservebetter

Life after leaving care can be overwhelming but you don’t have to do it alone. We’ll help you understand what services and supports you can access. Reach out and let’s figure it out together. Call us at 1 (800) 476-3933. #LifeAfterCare #YouthSupport

Old approaches have failed. Real solutions mean building responsive systems that protect kids, reduce harm, and put well-being at the centre. #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay Read the Representative's statement: rcybc.ca/.../internat... #ChildRights #PolicyChange #HarmReduction #EndOverdose