VICTORIA - Celebrations are always better with dancing, so to help kick off B.C. Child and Youth in Care Week, hundreds of British Columbians are expected to participate in several flash mobs throughout the province to show support for B.C.'s children and youth in government care.
It was a youth-driven idea to create the week, which was first proclaimed in 2011, making B.C. the only province in Canada to celebrate such a week. The theme, "Notice. Listen. Respect. Stand with B.C. children and youth in care," was written by youth in care.
On Tuesday, May 22 at 4 p.m., a flash mob just might break out near you.
The Ministry of Children and Family Development has worked with several key partners in planning celebration events for the week: the Federation of B.C. Youth in Care Networks, the Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents, the B.C. Federation of Foster Parent Associations and the Adoptive Families Association of B.C. - as well as the children and youth themselves.
Regional events such as barbecues, picnics, bowling parties, a roller derby and youth awards will be held throughout the province during the week.
TRAIL AND CASTLEGAR CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL
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Phone: 250-364-2980 1-800-223-8966