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From YouTube: OCT 4 2022 Statements Kelli Paddon
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The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
3rd Session
42nd Parliament
A
Good
morning,
honorable
speaker,
this
October
marks
the
32nd
year
celebrating
Foster
Caregivers
for
foster
family
month.
It's
a
time
to
recognize
and
celebrate
the
extraordinary
dedication
of
indigenous
and
non-indigenous
Foster
caregivers
across
our
Province,
who
provide
safe,
warm
supportive
homes
for
more
than
5
000
children
in
Youth
and
care.
The
ministry
of
Children
and
Family
development
is
providing
greater
supports
to
keep
families
together
when
it
is
safe
to
do
so,
resulting
in
fewer
children
coming
into
care.
A
However,
there
is
still
a
need
for
skilled
caregivers
to
care
for
children
who
cannot
safely
live
with
their
parents
and
give
them
a
much
needed
sense
of
belonging
each
day.
Bc's
almost
2
000
Foster
caregivers
make
a
difference
in
the
lives
of
children
who
need
it
most
by
opening
their
homes
and
their
hearts
to
Children
and
Youth,
who
may
be
hurting,
feel
alone
or
vulnerable
and
ensuring
they
are
providing
compassion.
Stability,
safety
and
support.
Foster
families
can
and
do
change
lives.
A
A
This
month,
we
honor
the
commitment
to
these
caregivers
who
improve
the
lives
of
vulnerable
Children
and
Youth
and
encourage
others
to
embrace
the
rewards
of
fostering
I
offer.
My
most
sincere
thank
you
to
all
of
BC's
amazing
Foster
Caregivers
for
everything
you
do
for
the
children,
youth
and
families
in
our
communities.
Thank
you.