Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks

Record #: KNA1093
Last Modified: 16 Jan 2020
Last Full Update: 16 Jan 2020

Contact Information

PUBLIC BULLETIN New address coming soon.
Mailing Address 625 Agnes St, Unit 500 
New Westminster, BC 
Canada V3M 5Y4
Office Phone 1.604.527.7762
Toll Free Phone 1.800.565.8055
Fax 1.604.527.7764
E-Mail info@fbcyicn.ca
Website www.fbcyicn.ca
CanadaHelps Donation Page www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/federation-of-bc-youth-in-care-networks
Primary Contact Preeti Prasad, Administrative Coordinator, Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks; Phone: 604.527.7762 ext 101; Fax: 1.604.527.7764; Email: info@fbcyicn.ca
Alternate Contact Lorena Bishop, Executive Director, Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks; Phone: 1.604.527.7762 ext 103; Fax: 1.604.527.7764; Email: lorena.bishop@fbcyicn.ca
Volunteer Coordinator Shannon Dolton, Engagement Coordinator, Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks; Phone: 604.527.7762 ext 109; Fax: 604.527.7764; Email: shannon.dolton@fbcyicn.ca
Primary Executive Lorena Bishop, Executive Director; Phone: 1.604.527.7762 ext 103; Email: lorena.bishop@fbcyicn.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Federation-of-BC-Youth-in-Care-Networks/191400000952897
Twitter Twitter: twitter.com/fbcyicn
YouTube YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/TheFBCYICN

Description & Services

Service Details - Works to provide programs and services to all young people in BC who, for whatever reason, spent time receiving service (including being in care) from the government 
- A community of young people and allies welcome all young people who’ve experienced care in BC to engage in our work and programs as participants, as volunteers and in leadership positions 
- Programming includes Education, Leadership, Local Development, One-to-One Support, Partners for Change, Power Pages, Rights 2 Success, Steering Committee Meetings, Transitions, Volunteer and Youth Voices, Community Engagement and Media 
- Also welcomes community partners and those striving to be allies to youth in and from care to connect with us and see how we can work together
Hours Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Eligibility Ages: 14 year(s) - 24 year(s) 
 
- Membership Program is open to any young person in and from government care in BC between the ages of 14-24 
- There are no membership fees and a young person can renew their membership every two years or cancel their membership at anytime
How to Apply To become a member, please visit our website and fill out a membership form or call our office for additional details
Cost None

Location

Address & Map Queens Court
625 Agnes St, Unit 500
New Westminster, BC V3M 5Y4
 
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Located In Community British Columbia

Other Details

Accessibility Wheelchair accessible; elevator
Languages English
Established Created in 1993 by young people in care