WHEREAS it is desirous to recognize the positive role that youth in British Columbia can make in their communities; AND WHEREAS it is acknowledged that this positive contribution needs to be cultivated, encouraged and fostered through activities in facilities provided in each community: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities petition the Province of British Columbia to create incentives and funding opportunities that will allow small communities to create youth centres that can better deliver and coordinate youth services; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities be requested to research and catalogue proven strategies used by small British Columbia municipalities to support and encourage youth.
Ministry of Children and Family Development Ministry of Children and Family Development MCFD provides a range of services to youth in their home communities, such as outreach and facilities-based services and programming, emergency shelterssafe homes, youth care workers, youth centres, employment and educational projects and treatmentrehabilitation. MCFD values partnerships and collaboration regarding supports and services to youth at all levels of communities and government. Although this years budget expenditures have been allocated, there is considerable merit in the suggestion of coordinating youth services within smaller communities. Municipalities would be best served by collaborating on a regional level with MCFD and other youth-serving ministries and agencies, due to the differing geographical challenges each area experiences. MCFD is committed to partnerships with small communities at a local and regional level, first and foremost.