Aboriginal Peoples

• Learn about the efforts being made to close the socio-economic gaps between Aboriginal Peoples and other British Columbians
• Find information and resources to help your community move out of the current crises in key health areas in the B.C. First Nations Health Handbook (PDF 2.69MB)
• Locate Aboriginal organizations and services near you
• Find Aboriginal Friendship Centres in your community and learn what they are doing to improve the lives of Aboriginal Peoples
• Gain entry-level skills for business ownership through the First Nations Ancestry Entrepreneurial Certificate Program
• Access business information and resources for your business
• Learn about opportunities for economic development funding

Children & Families

Starting a Family

• Find services and information for expecting parents
• Explore resources and information for pregnancy and early childhood that will help you give your child the best chance
• Learn how you can register your baby's birth and receive a birth certificate
• Explore the options for adoption in B.C.
• Find the most popular baby names in B.C. by year

Children and Teens

• Find information and resources to help your family achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle
• Read about child care programs in B.C.
• Ensure that your child is receiving the best possible care (PDF)
• Search for child care near you
• Get information about child care subsidy
• Learn about foster care in B.C.
• Get support for children, youth and families dealing with the child welfare system
• Prevent child abuse in your community
• Find information and services for children and teens who are the victims of abuse as well as resources for parents, family members and other community members
• Get answers to teens' frequently asked questions about child abuse
• Find help for children who witness abuse
• Call the helpline for children who are vicitims of abuse
• Get assistance for low-income families with the cost of dental care and prescription glasses for children
• Access resources for child and youth mental health
• Learn about online safety for children and teens
• Receive assistance for youth in crisis
• Research financing options and get resources for young entrepreneurs
• Get your driver's licence

Vital Family Services and Events

• Get help with the cost of raising children
• Find information on mental health and addictions
• Learn about marriage registration and certificates
• Get help with separations, divorces, child support and more family-related supports
• Change your name
• Discover your family history
• Read information about wills and estates
• Learn about death registration and certificates

New Residents

• Find everything you need to know about moving to B.C. and getting settled into your new life
• Learn how to immigrate to B.C.
• Get tips on settling in B.C.
• Read the Newcomers' Guide in your language or watch videos to learn about resources and services available to you
• Change your address for multiple provincial government programs at the same time

People with Disabilities

• Find services and information for people with disabilities
• Learn about supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities
• Talk to somebody about your concerns with the government services that you receive
• Get information about disability assistance, including how to apply
• Learn about subsidized assisted living for people with disabilities who do not require 24-hour care
• Apply for your persons with disabilities designation to begin receiving assistance and supplements
• Learn about motor fuel tax refunds for people with disabilities (PDF)
  
• Find out if you qualify for financial assistance to study at a post-secondary institution

Seniors

• Access resources for seniors in B.C.
• Refer to the BC Seniors' Guide for a range of topics related to seniors' health, housing and more
• Research the options for assistance for independent seniors who are between home and residential care

Women

• Discover transition housing and support programs for women
• Access support programs, counseling and information for women
• Learn what to do if you're being stalked
• Find resources for female entrepreneurs in B.C.