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What does BCCYICW stand for?

BC Children and Youth In Care Week

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When was BCCYICW proclaimed by the province?

In 2011

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Is there a BCCYICW video?

Yes! You can check it out on Youtube

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Slogan used for BCCYICW

Notice. Listen. Respect - I stand with youth in care

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Who advocated for this week to happen?

Youth in and from care!

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Who can celebrate BCCYICW?

Everyone in communities across the Province!

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How can youth get in involved in BCCYICW planning?

Yes, can join one of the working groups for BCCYICW

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What a few types of SWAG have you seen for BCCYICW?

Bracelets
Buttons
Poster
Stickers
Coloring sheets

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What is are some of the things that are being celebrated?

diverse talents and accomplishments

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Name some hashtags we use to celebrate youth?

#YouthinCarePhotoShare
#BCCYICW
#BCCYICW2020
#youthincareareawesome
#standwithyouthincare
#notyourstereotype

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Can you name any of the working groups for BCCYICW?

Promotion and Awareness, Proclamation, Community Celebrations, Youth Awards  

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Can you win an award for BCCYICW?

Yes you can! You can chat with a Fed staff about you can nominate your peers!

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What month and days are BCCYICW celebrated on?

The first week in June. This year it's June 1-7th 

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What year of BCCYICW are we celebrating?

10th year!

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Can you name 3 events that are happening to promote and celebrate BCCYICW?

Talents Show, Scavenger Hunt, Art Hang out

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Have other provinces in Canada Proclaimed a week for Children and Youth in Care?

Children and Youth in Care Day was proclaimed by the government of Ontario in 2012

Child and Youth in Care Week in Saskatchewan began in 2014

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What is the goal of BCCYICW?

The goal is to raise social awareness and shift negative perceptions and to to recognize children and youth in care

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Does BCCYICW have its own website?

It sure does!

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Can you name at least 3 reasons why youth in care are aewsome?

Resilient, Dedicated, Courageous, Compassionate, Adaptable, Driven, Accepting, Brave, Generous, Resourceful, Independent and many more!

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Can you name at least 3 partner organizations for BCCYICW?

Ministry of Family Development
Federation of BC Youth In Care Networks Representative for Child and Youth
Public Guardian and Trustee
Adoptive Families Association
McCreary Centre Society
Federation of Community Social Services of BC Fostering Change
Indigenous Perspectives Society
BC Federation of Foster Parents Association
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Advanced Education Skills and training