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Youth and family services

Sometimes families can benefit from a little extra help. Learn more about how to engage with youth, find specialized support for important transitions, and access useful services to help keep your family together during challenging times.

Currently receiving payments by mail? We encourage you to set up direct deposit for future payments.  

Complete the Direct Deposit Application (PDF, 407KB) and bring ID to a ministry office or Service BC location. For more information, contact us toll-free in B.C. at  1-800-663-7867 or email MCFFinanceCASSupport@gov.bc.ca

Services and information topics

Deaf and hard of hearing

Learn about Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHSS).

Loans and other financial services – what are my rights?

If you borrow money, the lender must give you a written loan agreement that shows all charges and terms of the loan.

Help for youth and their families

Sometimes families can get stuck. A variety of services are available to help young people and their families when they are having difficulties.

If you're a teen In foster care

You may be dealing with a lot of different feelings because you need to live with another family for a while.

Working and engaging with youth

How plugged in to young people is your organization?

Youth advisory council

A group of empowered youth who use their lived experience with the government care system to improve the quality of care for B.C. children and youth.

SAJE (Strengthening abilities and journeys of empowerment)

Historic help for youth from care supports strong transitions to adulthood.

Learning fund for young adults (LFYA)

The Learning fund for young adults helps young people with care experience.

Careers working with children, youth and families

Join us in growing brighter futures for children, youth and families. On this page, you’ll find lots of resources – whether you’re thinking about a career or you’re a new graduate exploring opportunities.

Tumbler Ridge

The government of British Columbia is working to ensure every possible support is available for the community of Tumbler Ridge, and for people around the province dealing with the impacts of this tragedy. 

If you are a child or youth and would like to talk to someone call the Helpline for Children at 310-1234.

You do not need an area code. You can call at any time of the day or night and you do not have to give your name.

You can also get help from:

Find services near you, visit HelpStartsHere.gov.bc.ca

Aging out of foster care in B.C.?
Preparing to leave foster care can be really exciting and difficult at the same time.

Moving out on your own and becoming an adult also means you will have to begin making more of your own decisions.  Learn more about the services and programs there to help empower you during this transition.