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We believe in allowing youth the opportunity to reclaim their own power, access their own resources, and take positive control over their lives. To this end, we support youth in care to share their own stories strategically and have developed many resources that youth and supporters alike can use to assist in their journey.
We also conduct qualitative research on specific issues that are important to youth in care, to produce resources that youth and supporters alike can use to advocate for positive improvements.
Research
Drugs In Our System: An Exploratory Study On The Chemical Management Of Canadian Systems Youth - Full Report Research and Reports This report explores the increasingly common trend of using mood-altering and behaviour modifying psychotropic medications to address the behaviours, mental health conditions and emotional healing nee... >> read more
Primer: Research Report (2003). Research and Reports Explores the results of the consultation with youth in care across Canada, examining the five major challenges, the ideal intervener qualities, and recommendations to nurture resiliency, well-being ... >> read more
The Chemical Management of Canadian Systems Youth (2006) Research and Reports Are drugs being inappropriately prescribed to children and youth as an easy and cheap way to deal with real healing needs, resulting in adult drug addictions? >> read more
Education
Multimedia Storytelling: Marie Website In Marie's story, she discusses her experience with the Ken Dryden Scholarship and how it affected her and the lives of other youth in care in her community.
This is one of the stories created duri... >> read more
Networking
Coast 2 Coast (1998). DVDs An inspirational and educational video describing what networking means to young people who get involved and how it can change lives. (Video). >> read more
The Power of Support (2003). Guidebook/Manual A how-to resource for the adults who support youth in care groups and networks, complete with stories and case studies of adult involvement in youth in care networks. (Book). >> read more
Speak the Truth in a Million Voices - It Is Silence That Kills: Stories For Change (2004). Book This manual goes through the steps needed to tell your story confidently and safely. >> read more
From the Roots Up (2001). Book A compilation of the history of the NYICN, from our inception in 1985 until 2001. >> read more
Storytelling
Speak the Truth in a Million Voices - It Is Silence That Kills: Stories For Change (2004). Book This manual goes through the steps needed to tell your story confidently and safely. >> read more
Multi-media Stories Volume 2 (2008). DVDs The stories created during our Multimedia Storytelling Workshops are powerful, authentic, and represent the common experiences of those from care while focusing on a resiliency theme. Multimedia Stori... >> read more
Multimedia Storytelling: Sam Website National Youth in Care Network Multimedia Story created by Sam on her emotional and spiritual journey while growing up and out of care.
This is one of the stories created during one of our Multimed... >> read more
Multimedia Storytelling: John Website In his story, John discusses his experience with leaving care, getting through university and discovering life, trust and friendship.
This is one of the stories created during one of our Multimedi... >> read more
Multimedia Storytelling: Marie Website In Marie's story, she discusses her experience with the Ken Dryden Scholarship and how it affected her and the lives of other youth in care in her community.
This is one of the stories created duri... >> read more
Primer Anthology: A Compilation of Stories and Research Book The stories and experiences of youth in care with the 5 Primer themes have been captured to illustrate the incredible resilience and desire to survive, to make the system better and to educate all of ... >> read more
Multi-media Stories Volume 1 (2008) DVDs Multimedia Stories Volume 1 contains multimedia stories created by 10 alumni members. (DVD). >> read more
Multi-Media Story: History and Importance of Storytelling Sharing for Change: Multimedia Stories (DVD) 2009 The history of storytelling stems back through every generation, every culture, and every social movement. This Multi-Media story describes the importance of storytelling for people from care and prov... >> read more
Advocacy
Canadian Council of Provincial Child and Youth Advocates Website A list of Provincial advocates and information on the Canadian Council of Provincial Child and Youth Advocates. >> read more
