Jen Turner

🚀 Big news! Raising wages for Early Childhood Educators could attract over 100K ECEs, boost economic returns, & uplift working moms. Discover the powerful impact in our new study with @cslsottawa & @YMCA_Canada #ECE #CanadaEconomy #ChildCare 📈🔗 Dive in: csls.ca/reports/csls20…

Shahaddah Jack is a talented young community leader and poet and has been named as BGC Canada’s National Youth of the Year! I asked her whose story of Black excellence inspired her story, and here’s what she said. ⬇️

We welcome the federal government’s investments in #mentalhealth announced yesterday. We look forward to working with all levels of government to ensure community-based organizations are included - as we can play an important role in addressing the mental health crisis. #canpoli

Great to see @MarciIen at @bgc_tk and to meet with our National #YouthoftheYear @shahaddahjack. We had an opportunity to discuss the importance of community supports for youth – and the support needed for frontline workers. #OpportunityChangesEverything

Our statement on yesterday’s First Ministers Health Summit: ow.ly/Cl9w50MNCmB

Thank you for meeting with us @MarciIen! It was great to speak with you about mental health and data collection. We appreciate your support of BGC Canada, @NACY_ANEJ, and the rest of the child and youth sector. #OpportunityChangesEverything

Collaboration and engagement in meaningful conversations with the youth-serving sector are critical to ensuring that every young person has the tools to reach their full potential. @NACY_ANEJ

Additionally, we discussed youth mental health and all the great work they do in providing mental support. Organizations like BGC are a vital part of our communities, and I continue to look forward to all the great work they do.

I met with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada (@BGCCAN) to discuss how they provide safe, supportive places for young Canadians and to support them in experiencing new opportunities, overcoming barriers and building positive relationships. #Youth #Leadership #MentalHealth #yyc

We’ve teamed up with @NACY_ANEJ @GreaterVanYMCA and @KidsHelpPhone to have an in-depth conversation about the wellbeing of our frontline workers, and how investments in our workers in an investment in young people in Canada. Oct 26 @ 1PM EST Register: buff.ly/3Cpu40e

BGC and partners across the sector are concerned about youth wellness and the mental health of the front-line workers that support them. Read our joint statement and recommendations here: bgccan.com/en/joint-state… #canpoli

Thank you to @NeilLumsdenMPP for taking the time to come to our Club today & announce the government’s continued support of BGCHH after school programs!👏🏼💚 #OpportunityChangesEverything

Announcing another round of funding for Ontario’s After School Program. $13.5M will support 110 organizations across the province including $800k to support six programs here in Hamilton. These programs are so important for kids and communities! neillumsdenmpp.ca/latest-news/on…

We are advocating for increased funding for community-based mental health services & support delivered to frontline child & youth workers, including health promotion and mental illness prevention programs & strategies. View more of our recommendations: bgccan.com/en/the-burnout…

THE BURNOUT CRISIS: A Call to Invest in ECE and Child and Youth Workers/ La crise de l’épuisement professionnel : - *cccf-fcsge.ca/get-involved/s…*

Frontline workers need our support! They are challenged by staffing shortages, high turnover, and the stress of delivering safe, quality programs. Mental health resources will, in turn, improve Canadian children's learning, growth, and development. More: ow.ly/iVha50KJvXo

Frontline workers need our support! They are challenged by staffing shortages, high turnover & the stress of delivering safe, quality programs. Mental health resources will, in turn, improve Canadian children's learning, growth & development. Learn more: bgccan.com/en/the-burnout…

Today, on #BGCClubDay, The Honourable @MarciIen thanks Clubs across the country for the incredible work they do to support children, youth and families. #OpportunityChangesEverything

BGC’s National Youth Council Member Emmanuel from @BGCWinnipeg presented and facilitated a session on Mental Health First Aid Training at #Frayme2022 conference. We love seeing young leaders voicing their unique perspective and acting as role models for other children and youth.

Excited to be part of and learn from such a great group of people!