First Call
@FirstCallBC
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First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society puts children and youth first through public education, community mobilization and public policy advocacy.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined March 2010
Our Executive Director Adrienne Montani explains how the discontinuation of the BC Family Benefit bonus will negatively affect so many low-income families in our province.
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RT @CYCareworkers: Global study links early smartphone ownership with poorer mental health in young adults
medicalxpress.com
Owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mental health and well-being in early adulthood, according to a global study of more than 100,000 young people.
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How many low-income families have been impacted by the government's decision to end the BC Family Benefit bonus? .
thetyee.ca
Advocates say the province’s poorest families will lose up to $60 per month. ‘This will put more families into poverty.’
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A mom explains the stress that come from trying to stretch every dollar. That's why First Call and the Centre For Family Equity are asking the Government of BC to reinstate the Family Benefit bonus. #bcpoli.
ctvnews.ca
Child advocates are raising urgent concerns about the B.C government’s decision to discontinue the Family Benefit bonus as of July 1.
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RT @PovReductionBC: [RELEASE] Nine City Councils are calling on the BC gov't to recognize housing as a human right. Housing is recognized….
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RT @RCYBC: Here at the Representative for Children & Youth's office we see far too often the prevalence of violence in the lives of young p….
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First Call signed this letter calling for federal action on the cost of rental housing. BC families are facing unaffordable rents and weak tenant protections. Join us in advocating for children's right to housing. Sign today! @bcgeu @BCNPHA @PovReductionBC.
📢 JOIN US: Over 400 letters have been sent to the federal government calling on them to genuinely address the financialization of housing! It's time to treat housing as the fundamental human right that it is. ➡️Add your name: #Right2Housing
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Today, we celebrate the cultures and contributions of all First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay2025
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RT @sharongregson: $10aDay child care at risk from BC government's new funding formula #ChildCareBC #10adaychildcare #bcpoli.
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Child Sex Trafficking in Canada and How to Stop It, by Cathy Peters. Book Launch tonight, 5-6pm PST. Still time to register. @BraveEducation @HycroftUWCV @EFryVancouver @PLEA_BC @CarrierSekaniFS.
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Join us for the virtual book launch of Cathy Peters' latest work, where she will share insights and stories from her new book!
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RT @CanadaFgm: Girls in Canada are at risk of female genital mutilation this summer! Canadian teachers, we encourage you to take our free t….
endfgm.ca
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RT @CanadaFgm: Proud & clear, our board member @mune_vibes.stands up to #endfgm. She is a survivor of female genital mutilation, & says her….
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RT @BCACCS: Reminder: Join us for a special workshop honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day!. Seasonal Harvesting: Learning About Harves….
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RT @BC_Families: Last week to nominate an outstanding professional, collaborative, initiative, organization and/or program for our award. h….
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RT @FBCYICN: Happy BC Child and Youth in Care Week! This week, let's celebrate amazing young people in and from care across the province!.#….
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RT @RCYBC: This week, we're celebrating #YouthinCareWeek. Join us as we honour and acknowledge all the diverse and extraordinary young peop….
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RT @RCYBC: A troubling proportion of girls across B.C. are reporting that they are being harmed. Gender-based violence continues to happen….
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RT @10aDayPlan: Great news to be opening more quality child care spaces in North Vancouver- now let’s make sure they are $10aDay fees + fai….
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