Help for Teens & Kids

A Guide for Young People on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

We protect and represent your rights, interests and view points if you are under the age of 19 and living in Newfoundland and Labrador. If you have been in a care or custody arrangement, our services extend up to your 21st birthday. This may involve an individual child or youth, or groups of children and youth.

If you are a young person and your parents are separating or going through a divorce, you probably have questions. This is your place for answers and information on how separation or divorce may impact your life.

Resources and information on services available, protective orders and safety planning

Are you a child, youth or young adult having trouble accessing government services? Feel you are being treated unfairly or not being listened to? B.C.’s Office of the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) supports young people and their families in dealing with the provincial child- and youth-serving system.

The Centre provides legal support for young people who are experiencing problems relating to family law, child protection, a breach of their human rights and many other legal issues.

Foundry Virtual BC offers free mental health and wellness services for youth aged 12-24 and their families/caregivers anywhere across BC. Download the free Foundry BC app and get support today – wherever you’re at.

Mind your mind works with community partners and young people aged 14 to 29 to co-create interactive tools and innovative resources to build capacity and resilience.

Download App for Your iPad or iPhone

Download for Your Google Device

The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth is here to make sure the voices of young people are heard.