Summer Water Safety The Ministry of Public Safety and the Solicitor General have issued a press release of summer water safety tips and information. This press release is a great reminder of how to be safe around water as we enter the warmer months. Press Release:With summer officially here, and warm weather in [...]
New Information: Fentanyl/Naloxone Resources New information** NEW ** NALOXONE AND TEMPERATURE During hot weather avoid leaving your Naloxone in a car for an extended period of time. Naloxone ampoules should be kept out of direct sunlight. It is recommended to store Naloxone at "controlled room temperature" between 20°C- 25°C. Naloxone can be [...]
New Funding for Take the Wheel Program MCFD Announces New Funding for Take the Wheel Program! (Article from Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks) http://www.fbcyicn.ca/news/mcfd-announces-new-funding-take-wheel On June 6, 2018, at the Federation of BC Youth in Care Network's (the Fed) BC Child in Youth in Care Week (BCCYICW) celebration, Katrine [...]
National Indigenous Day Events June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.See details below for events happening in a community near you. Aboriginal Cultural Festival 2018Royal BC Museum in partnership with Aboriginal Tourism [...]
Community Responds to the Overdose Emergency Join AVI and their community partners to better understand drug use and issues relating to the overdose crisis with guest speakers and a community forum. Topics will include how to talk with our youth about substance use, understanding addiction, and how our community is [...]
Fentanyl and Naloxone Resources WHAT IS FENTANYL? Fentanyl is a synthetic narcotic that is 50-100 times more toxic than other opioids, and is typically prescribed to control severe pain. Over the past three years, there has been a progressive, province-wide increase in the number of illicit drug overdose deaths in [...]
Employment Opportunities May 2018 We have a temporary, part-time employment opportunity in Nanaimo: (Click on the job title to view the Job Descriptions) Temporary Central Island Area Coordinator - 12-15 hours per week (in home and out in the community) We are alerting foster parents in the Nanaimo Area of this [...]
BC Child and Youth in Care Week Events VICTORIA *FREE* Ice Cream Social Monday, June 4th, 2018 from 3:00pm to 5:00pmBeacon Drive-In, 126 Douglas Street Please bring the entire family and join us for the best ice creamVictoria has to offer! There is a water park and petting zoo right across the street at Beacon Hill Park for those [...]
Art Contest for BC Child and Youth in Care Week ART CONTEST DEADLINE JUNE 18, 2018 BC Child and Youth in Care Week is looking for a young artist who can help to re-brand the week! Download the contest entry form. Check out the current logo for ideas! BC Child and Youth in Care Week [...]
FPSS Employment Opportunities May 2018 We have a temporary, part-time employment opportunity in Nanaimo: (Click on the job title to view the Job Descriptions) Temporary Central Island Area Coordinator - 12-15 hours per week (in home and out in the community) We are alerting foster parents in the Nanaimo Area of this [...]
