A youth agreement is a legal agreement between you and the Department of Child and Family Development (MCFD) in case of extreme need. A thorough assessment of your situation will be carried out by your local MCFD office and, if necessary, we will work with your family to meet your needs. As a child in care, your rights include the right to participate in social and recreational activities, where available and appropriate and in accordance with your abilities and interests. Contact us to learn more about the rights of children and young people. Jennifer Charlesworth has been a representative since October 2018. It is committed to ensuring that the rights and views of young adults with intellectual disabilities and children and adolescents of B.C. are valued primarily in decisions. Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks (FBCYICN) – A provincial, youth-focused, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth in and out of care in British Columbia between the age of 14 and 24. Aging – This occurs when a young person in state custody reaches the age of 19 and is no longer in the care of the Department of Child and Family Development.

You will be put in touch with a youth and youth lawyer who will listen to your situation and needs. They can offer you support, help, information and advice and mentor you to have a voice with decision-makers. . Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD) – The Ministry of the Government of British Columbia, which is responsible for the guardianship of children and youth in charge and support of youth in YAG, AYA and independent living. Transition – The period during which a minor in care moves from state care to independent living. To apply for a contract, you must be between the ages of 19 and 26 and have made one of the following care arrangements on your 19th birthday: Badges – A visual representation of the activities you performed on AgedOut.com. For every three badges you earn, you are eligible for a real benefit (as long as you are a youth in or in state care in British Columbia and are 24 years of age or younger). Contact us to learn more about youth agreements and how they work.

We can help you understand why you were not eligible and we can help you talk to the people who made the decision so they know how to do it. Part of the representative`s role is to ensure that programs and services meet the needs of B.C`s children and youth. It has the authority to monitor and review these services and make recommendations for change. If you are a child or teen and would like to talk to someone, call the Child Helpline at 310-1234. No. Any child or teenager can get in touch with us and talk to someone who will determine if we can help you. . Youth Shelter: A short-term emergency shelter that provides a safe place for youth who are homeless or have broken families. Teenagers can usually stay between 1 and 30 days.

You should call the children`s hotline immediately. Call 310-1234 (without an area code) or dial 0 from any B.C. phone to call the carrier and request the child helpline. The Rep can help B.C`s children and teens. State Care – Refers to anyone who has lived in nursing homes, group homes, child and youth mental health services, addiction facilities, child care centres or independent living. If you have visited one of these locations, you may have had one of the following care statuses: Youth Arrangements, Extended Family Placement, 54.1, Current Custody Order, Temporary Custody Order, Voluntary Custody Order, Talking to an Employee will help settle the duration of your agreement based on your needs and the essivent program. You can have more than one contract for a total of 48 months (4 years) of support. Youth Agreement (YAG) – A legal agreement between a young person aged 16 to 18 and MCFD to live independently. .

If you have any questions about your situation and to see if you can be considered for a youth agreement, please contact our Centralized Provincial Testing Office at 1-800-663-9122 or 604-660-4927 (Lower Mainland and outside British Columbia). .