Children Involved with the Ministry - Statistics
General Trends - Children in BC
In 2001, the Provincial Health Officer released two long-term studies into health and mortality of children in care, and the general B.C. child and youth population in 2001. Both concluded that the trends are positive.
Statistics
The ministry gathers statistics, analyzes them and produces reports on service trends and outcomes associated with services provided to children and families. This information is gathered from the ministry's electronic information system and is updated regularly.
Click here for Statistics showing the number of fatalities of children in care, as well as those receiving other ministry services (since 1996).
Links
Child, Family and Community Service Act
Child and Family Development Service Standards
Child Fatality Case Review Summary Reports
Representative for Children and Youth
BC Coroners Service - Child Death Review
BC Coroners Service - Statistics
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