Meet The Discourse youth media fellows for 2017
Dylan Cohen and Diana Oproescu both have experience in the child welfare system.
Child Welfare
My name is Brielle Morgan. I work with youth, families, community partners and other journalists to tell stories about our child-welfare system, unpack complexity and explore ways forward.
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Latest in Child Welfare
A non-tragic story about B.C.’s child welfare system
The Métis Family Services’ 17th annual honouring ceremony recognizes youth who are turning 19 and “aging out” of government care.
How party promises on child welfare in B.C. stack up
Experts tells us that the province’s big three lack clear policies for dealing with problems facing kids in care.
Life, interrupted: How B.C. youth are fighting for stability in a broken child welfare system
Alex Gervais moved 17 times and had 23 caregivers and social workers before he died. How common is his experience? We spoke with youth, social workers and Métis leaders about “permanency” — and why it’s critical for B.C.’s most vulnerable kids.
Do you think the media can do a better job of covering child welfare?
Help guide us — take reporter Brielle Morgan's survey.
What are the best practices for media reporting on child welfare?
On Feb. 10, 2017, we invited 25 people — including youth, advocates, journalists and government representatives — to discuss how media can improve the way we report on child welfare.
A non-tragic story about B.C.’s child welfare system
The Métis Family Services’ 17th annual honouring ceremony recognizes youth who are turning 19 and “aging out” of government care.
How party promises on child welfare in B.C. stack up
Experts tells us that the province’s big three lack clear policies for dealing with problems facing kids in care.
Life, interrupted: How B.C. youth are fighting for stability in a broken child welfare system
Alex Gervais moved 17 times and had 23 caregivers and social workers before he died. How common is his experience? We spoke with youth, social workers and Métis leaders about “permanency” — and why it’s critical for B.C.’s most vulnerable kids.
Do you think the media can do a better job of covering child welfare?
Help guide us — take reporter Brielle Morgan's survey.
What are the best practices for media reporting on child welfare?
On Feb. 10, 2017, we invited 25 people — including youth, advocates, journalists and government representatives — to discuss how media can improve the way we report on child welfare.