‘Nenookaasiins’ opens in Winnipeg’s North End to provide affordable housing for youth aging out of care
A new housing project for Indigenous youth in care or those aging out of the…
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Youth advocates call on governments to meet ‘equitable standards’ for kids transitioning out of care
Kids in government care should get the same ‘level of opportunities and support’ their peers get from family, community and friends, says Melanie Doucet.
New housing project in Winnipeg to benefit youth aging out of care
A burned down, abandoned apartment building in Winnipeg will soon be a new housing project…
Emergency supports extended again for youth transitioning out of care in B.C.
Youth advocate applauds extension, but wants ‘universal and comprehensive’ supports for all youth from care.
Children’s representative in B.C. calls for more supports for youth transitioning from government care
The Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) in B.C. says more supports are needed for…
Fund set up to help kids who have aged out of system in B.C.
Life can be challenging for teenagers aging out of the foster care system. Often they’re…
A place to belong: Metis agency creates housing for youth aging out of care
Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services builds model based on Indigenous perspectives to improve outcomes for Indigenous youth.
Manitoba commits to extending services for youth aging out of care during COVID-19
Youth aging out of care in Manitoba will have their services extended during the COVID-19…
Metis child welfare agencies extend services to youth aging out, Manitoba won’t commit
The child welfare authority tasked with overseeing Metis families in Manitoba is putting a halt…