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Open Letter on Canada's Long Form Census

The BC Council for Families adds its voice to the many organizations calling for the repeal of the Voluntary Household Survey, and the reinstatement of the Long Form Census.  Read on for our open letter to Industry Minister Tony Clement.

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And The Winners Are ....

Family Champions come in all size and shapes, and since 1987 we've awarded the Distinguished Service to Families Award to an incredible diversity of people and organizations.  This year, we were pleased to highlight the incredible accomplishments of Dr. Dana Brynelson, and the important work of the F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids' Mental Health.

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Seeking: Dynamic Fund Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled, dynamic and creative individual with a proven record of success to lead the BC Council for Families' fund development activities. This one-year contract position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fund development professional.

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AGM Announcement

The keynote speaker at this year's BC Council for Families Annual General Meeting will be Joanne Schroeder, Provincial Community Development Manager for the Human Early Learning Partnership and lead author of Communities For Children: A Toolkit for Action.

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Wanted: BC's Family Champions

Do you know of someone who has made a real difference for families in BC this year?

Maybe it's a devoted volunteer in your hometown -- someone whose efforts have made your community a friendlier, more welcoming place for children and families. Maybe it's a public figure who has brought our attention to important issues and challenges facing families. Maybe it's an organization or agency who has been working diligently to solve some of those challenges. 

There are great people working hard for families all across this province. Now's your chance to honour them for it. Nominate a family champion for the BC Council's Distinguished Service to Families Award.

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Co-Parenting Workshop -- Spaces Still Available

Co-Parenting through Separation and Divorce:Practical Skills for
Working with Families

April 30, 2010  8:30am - 4pm

Build your skills, increase your knowledge, and enhance your awareness, as you learn to help families manage the complex issues of separation and divorce and to help support children's adjustment through this often difficult family transition. This day-long interactive workshop will be led by family life educator Sandy Shuler, based on her popular parenting program "Effective Co-Parenting: Putting Kids First." 

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Volunteer Openings

We're currently seeking qualified volunteers to work with us on a number of exciting projects.  If you are interested in volunteering,and you have experience or skills in any of the areas detailed below, please send an email with a resume attached to volunteer@bccf.ca
We're looking forward to hearing from you!

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How to Reach Us

We've got new phone and fax numbers! Please update your records.

Phone  604 678 8884
Fax  604 678 8886

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Notice to Nobody's Perfect Facilitators and Program Managers

January 27 2010

Over the past few months, we've received a number of calls and emails from Nobody's Perfect facilitators and program managers right across the province. And whether you're in Powell River or Princeton, the challenges some programs are facing are pretty similar. You've been telling us about well-established programs that are threatened by shortfalls in funding, about agencies that are no longer able to support Nobody's Perfect programs, despite growing needs in the communities you serve.

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