http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Children and Family Development en-us Copyright © 2009, Province of British Columbia 5 VICTORIA – A new Cross-Ministry Transition Planning Protocol for Youth with Special Needs became effective Nov. 1, 2009 and will begin to be implemented in the coming months, Children and Family Development Minister Mary Polak announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009CFD0013-000575.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:25:20 GMT VICTORIA – November is Adoption Awareness Month in British Columbia, a time to recognize adoption as an important way to build a family. It is also a time to raise awareness of the children who are still waiting to find a forever family. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009CFD0012-000568.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:17:15 GMT VICTORIA – The rights and entitlements of Foster Parents have been clarified and enshrined in a document signed by the Minister of Children and Family Development and the B.C. Federation of Foster Parent Associations (BCFFPA). http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009CFD0011-000549.htm Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:15:27 GMT VANCOUVER – Foster parents around the province will be more ready than ever to deal with babies who are going through a heightened period of crying, said Minister of Children and Family Development Mary Polak. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009CFD0010-000516.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:06:11 GMT VICTORIA – Foster and adoptive families enjoyed a free skate at the Richmond Olympic Oval today, joining Minister of Children and Family Development, Mary Polak, ActNow BC Athlete Ambassadors Stacie Anaka, Carly Grigg and Rick Say, and Olympic Mascots, Quatchi, Sumi and Miga. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009CFD0007-000445.htm Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:35:26 GMT VICTORIA – Thousands of foster families and the resource workers and community agencies that support them will spend the next 31 days celebrating the remarkable contribution foster families make in our communities and the difference these “moms and dads” make in the lives of vulnerable children and youth. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009CFD0005-000430.htm Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:10:26 GMT VANCOUVER – Foster families will have a chance to attend BC Lions home games again this year thanks to the Lions’ Courage for Kids Program. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009CFD0004-000364.htm Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:59:46 GMT VICTORIA – The Minister of Children and Family Development Mary Polak announced changes today to services for children and youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families that are directed at equalizing access and maintaining and improving service levels. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009CFD0003-000348.htm Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:06:48 GMT VICTORIA – September 9 is FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Prevention and Support Day in British Columbia, a time to recognize the importance of supporting women to avoid alcohol during pregnancy and to commit to working together to support the many children, youth and families who live with the effects of this disorder every day. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009CFD0002-000303.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:27:22 GMT PRINCE RUPERT – A community-based crime prevention pilot program designed to support local youth at-risk of – or engaged in – criminal behaviour was launched at the grand opening of a newly created youth hub, announced Children and Family Development Minister Mary Polak. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009CFD0001-000074.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:16:12 GMT