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Belonging 4 Ever: Creating Permanency for Youth in and from Care (2010)
This report from the Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks and First Call examines what permanency means for children and youth, what is being done to support family or family-like connections for children and youth in care, and how we can do better at protecting their right to permanency.

Report from Taking Stock of Youth Wellbeing in BC Today: A Forum
This June 2009 event brought together First Call partners, youth and youth-serving agencies to examine current research and policy issues impacting young people in BC.

2008 Adolescent Health Survey
A population-based survey of the health status and risk behaviours of BC adolescents by the McCreary Centre Society.

When Youth Age Out of Care: Where to From There? (2007)
Final report from the University of Victoria School of Social Work's Promoting Positive Outcomes for Youth from Care Project.

Middle Childhood Inside and Out: The Psychological and Social World of Children 9-12
Report from the United Way of the Lower Mainland by Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, PhD.


Against the Odds: A Profile of Marginalized Youth in BC (2007)
This report from First Call coalition partner the McCreary Centre Society summarizes the results of surveys with marginalized youth around the province and is a follow-up to their 2000 health survey of marginalized and street-involved youth.


Economic Security Project Research on Youth Transitions (2006)
First Call is a partner in the Economic Security Project, a join initiative of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and Simon Fraser University. The document provides an overview of the findings from the Economic Security Project that focus on public policy affecting youth transition in BC.


Not Yet Equal: The Health of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth in BC (2007)
This McCreary Centre Society report takes a closer look at the health of LGB youth, their life experiences, and risk behaviours, using data from the Adolescent Health Survey.

Report on the Education of Children in Care (2007)

This report from the Representative for Children and Youth and the Office of the Provincial Health Officer looks at the education outcomes of children in the care of the government.


When Youth Age Out of Care (2005)
This paper from the University of Victoria’s School of Social Work reports on the life circumstances of youth study participants transitioning out of government care.


The Adolescent Health Survey (2003)
Every five years, the McCreary Centre Society conducts a survey to gather information about youth health in BC. The next survey will be conducted in 2008.


Transitions from Childhood to Youth to Adulthood (1999)
This First Call document profiles a number of the aspects of transitions affecting children and youth: the transition from elementary to high school, the transition to adulthood, building successful relationship, promoting health life choices, and promoting healthy transitions.