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 |
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: www.facebook.com/pages/Federation-of-BC-Youth-in-Care-Networks/191400000952897 Twitter: twitter.com/fbcyicn 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 View MapQuest Map |
Located In Community | British Columbia |
Other Details
Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible; elevator |
Languages | English |
Established | Created in 1993 by young people in care |