Kamloops Local Youth In Care Network
Mission Statement:
To develop and strengthen community and supports for youth in and from care in the Thompson Nicola district. Our mission is to bring awareness to youth voices and build a platform to be heard.
Adult Supports: Jessica Galbraith (250) 819-5819 & Renata Bonthoux (250) 319-6557 – call or text
Email Jessica: JGalbraith@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca | Email Renata: RBonthoux@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca
Local Youth Facilitators: Local Facilitators are young people between 14 and 28 years of age who guide the planning for all of the events happening in the area with the assistance of adult supports. Our local leaders are involved in, planning events, making posters, learning how to budget our expenses, shopping for supplies and getting the word out.
Announcements:
- Be sure to check out the Fed Connects Facebook Page! This is a virtual space that offers youth in and from government care a place to come together, build skills and access information.
- It is important that all participants in Fed Connects programming understand that the Fed Values Code applies in all Fed spaces including virtual ones.
The Fed Values Code is an evolving document that is a collection of values that all youth members, participants, staff and adult supports are accountable to when attending or participating in Fed run programs, events, outings, and social media. Disregard for the Values Code will have consequences that may include removal from an event or activity and future events or activities. The Fed staff are committed to ensuring that Fed events are safe and comfortable for all youth to participate in. - Want to be a local youth facilitator? Our Kamloops Local is looking for young people who are interested in helping grow our local. Send us an e-mail or call/text us to find out more.
Upcoming Events
As per the Federation of BC Youth In Care Networks Code of Conduct, all local events are substance free.
- Jan 12, 2026: YICN Drop-In
- Jan 2026: Dinner and Planning
- Feb 9, 2026: YICN Drop-In
- Feb 2026: Stay Tuned
- Mar 9, 2026: YICN Drop-In
- Mar 2026: Stay Tuned
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
