Learn how to apply for the B.C. Early Childhood Tax Benefit for families with young children effective April 2015.

In January, the provincial government officially announced the launch of the provincial Office for the Early Years and requested feedback on their proposal for Early Years Centres. Read the BC Association of Family Resource Programs’ feedback on the draft criteria.

Nominate an outstanding early childhood educator today! Deadline for 2014 Prime Minister’s Award nominations is April 15!

Members of the public are being reminded that beginning Dec. 2, 2013, if they are visiting someone in a health-care facility, they will be expected to have been vaccinated or wear a mask to help protect those most vulnerable this influenza season.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender released the following statement at the start of Bullying Awareness Week Nov. 17-23, 2013.

“I’d like to clarify some of the misconceptions about B.C.’s new Family Law Act, particularly how it affects common-law couples."

Parents have some great ideas on improving parental engagement in education, and a new website that makes it easier for families to learn about B.C. schools is now just a mouse-click away.

Local governments in British Columbia are being invited to apply for a share of $200,000 set aside by the Province to develop grassroots policies that help residents lead healthier lives.

With new regulations now in place, families are reminded that they need to open a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) to access the new $1,200 BC Training and Education Savings Grant.

Minister of Health announces investments in two projects to address Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

A provincial early years office, a province-wide network of local early years centres, a new child tax benefit and more child-care spaces are all part of a provincial plan Premier Christy Clark unveiled.

Criminal record checks for volunteers who work with children and vulnerable adults will be provided free to volunteer and non-profit sector organizations who opt into the provincial program, under proposed changes to the Criminal Records Review Act.

The B.C. government reached a milestone today with the transfer of approximately 2,500 Aboriginal housing units to the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA).

Starting Feb. 15, 2013, and over the next five years, eligible British Columbians between the ages of 19 and 74 will be required to replace their CareCard with the new BC Services Card by renewing their enrolment in the Medical Services Plan.

Seniors in 100 Mile House and throughout the province will benefit as 27 communities receive grants of up to $20,000 to help create programs or tools that address the needs of their older residents.

Federal investment in a new research study will lead to better understanding of the needs of Canadian families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in small cities.

The Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Ministry of Health are strengthening supports for families affected by mental illness, substance abuse and domestic violence.

The B.C. government is providing a shorter, simpler application form for local organizations throughout the province re-applying for community gaming grants.

More than 130 students, anti-bullying experts, and key stakeholders came together at Premier Christy Clark’s ERASE Bullying Summit to identify key priorities and actions that will help school, communities and individuals work together to combat bullying.