Cedar Ballroom

Over the past several years, BC’s Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) engaged in consultations with the sector that led to the development of a new service framework for children and youth with special needs. Implementation began last fall, until a new premier and advocacy by certain groups, called for a pause.

The BC Association for Child Development and Intervention is a provincial non-profit representing 35 community-based non-profit agencies contracted by the MCFD to support children and youth.

Come hear about our partner sector’s consultation and community collaboration, and what’s happening now. Here’s a chance to generate new ideas and strategies that could be applied both in BC and Ontario.

3 Key Takeaways
1. Hear about the proposed changes to BC's Child and Youth with Support Needs Framework (from a sector advocacy organization perspective)
2. Learn about the 'Community Collaboration Project,' a sector led and government funded project designed to facilitate a collaborative community led approach to preparing for change in the system
3. Learn how different advocacy strategies from various organizations has impacted the implementation of the Framework 
 

Jason Gordon, Provincial Advisor, BC Association for Child Development and Intervention