Donation to Big Bear CYAC are always needed and very appreciated to support on-going operational/programming – Use link below or contact Big Bear CYAC office at 778-470-8888 for more information on our donation Bear Paw plaques displayed within the centre.
Exciting News! Soon you’ll see this van driving around Kamloops! Plus 5% of revenue generated by that van will be going to Big Bear CYAC for the entire 2024 year! Thanks Fox Plumbing & Heating…and thank you so much community for all your votes so this can happen for our centre!!!
Children and youth who have experienced maltreatment undergo additional challenges of now having to be involved in the criminal justice system. In many cases, this involvement is extremely traumatic for the child/youth and their families with having to travel to several places that can be quite intimidating (i.e: Police Station, Child protection offices, Hospital & Emergency services, Court). Big Bear CYAC has been developed to address these challenges by coordinating the response in child maltreatment investigations and creating one safe location where all the professionals come to the child and not the other way around! Support and advocacy is the priority! Big Bear CYAC also works to connect children/youth and their families with the right healing and support services that will fit with their needs and cultural well being.
Big Bear CYAC is like every non-profit society where donations are greatly needed an appreciated.
A Community Working Together for a Better Outcome for Everyone!
• Our Vision – To have a community where all children & youth are respected and heard and maltreatment is not tolerated.
• Our Mission – To provide a collaborative response to child maltreatment through advocacy, intervention and continued support in a child-friendly environment.
The photos with Big Bear were kindly provided by two wonderful youth in Kamloops: Miranda Hrycewich and Ericka Campbell. The beautiful Big Bear artwork has been created by our amazing artist: Meg O’riordan
Thank you ladies for sharing your talent with Big Bear!!!
If you or you suspect that someone who is under the age of 19 is being harmed:
Having the courage to speak up is not always easy. Reporting abuse on a minor is both a moral and legal responsibility.
As a community, let’s protect each other—especially those who cannot protect themselves. Saying something is always the right decision.
More information on child abuse and support on reporting child abuse and neglect feel free to connect with Big Bear CYAC or go to:
(*Click each to go to their website)
Children and youth who have experienced maltreatment undergo a challenging involvement with the criminal justice system; in many cases, this involvement is extremely traumatic for the child/youth and their families. Child Advocacy Centres/Child & Youth Advocacy Centres (CACs/CYACs) address these challenges by providing a coordinated and collaborative approach to support children, youth and their families during investigations of child maltreatment.
Children and youth who have experienced maltreatment undergo additional challenges of now having to be involved in the criminal justice system. In many cases, this involvement is extremely traumatic for the child/youth and their families with having to travel to several places that can be quite intimidating (i.e: Police Station, Child protection offices, Hospital & Emergency services, Court). Big Bear CYAC has been developed to address these challenges by coordinating the response in child maltreatment investigations and creating one safe location where all the professionals come to the child and not the other way around! Support and advocacy is the priority! Big Bear CYAC also works to connect children/youth and their families with the right healing and support services that will fit with their needs and cultural well being.
Big Bear CYAC is like every non-profit society where donations are greatly needed an appreciated – donations are always needed and welcomed! If you are interested in a donation to Big Bear and/or would like more info on donations, the donator bear paw plaques demonstrated within Big Bear CYAC, please email info@bigbearcyac.ca or call 778-470-8888
A Community Working Together for a Better Outcome for Everyone!
