Province Seeks Public Input On Services For Children, Youth With Support Needs

The B.C. government is asking people to share ideas through a new portal about how to improve services for children and youth with support needs.

“Too many children aren’t getting the services they need today, and we are committed to building an effective system of supports,” said Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development.

“We’re conducting this deeper engagement to learn from all perspectives. We’re providing as many avenues as possible for people to contribute their stories, expertise, and recommendations. I want all British Columbians to know that we want your input.”

The online portal provides an accessible way to connect people with opportunities to provide input and recommendations to help shape the services they need.

The portal outlines engagement opportunities underway throughout the province and invites families, service providers, advocates, experts, those with lived experience, First Nations, and Indigenous Peoples to contribute their plan and vision for the future.

The Province has been directly engaging rights and titleholders through virtual sessions, as well as providing grant funding to First Nations to lead engagements.

Virtual sessions were held in spring and summer this year, with more beginning this fall.

All British Columbians are invited to share their ideas and experience through the online engagement portal open until Dec. 1, 2024.

To take part, visit Government of British Columbia.