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Youth in Care Canada exists to voice the opinions and concerns of youth in and from care.
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That all young people in and from care across Canada receive standardized, high quality care that meets their diverse needs.
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Calling former youth in care who want to get involved!
Youth in Care Canada is looking for new Board members!
Click here to find out if this might be for you and how you can apply.
Application deadline is Friday, March 31st, 2023 @ 11:59pm PST.
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A friendly reminder that Tuition Waiver applications are available now and due March 31!![]()
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Have you currently or previously been involved in Manitoba CFS care and want to apply for a bursary that can cover your post-secondary education? Here's what you need to do:![]()
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1️⃣ Apply for admission at any participating post-secondary school that offers a Tuition Waiver - you don't need an acceptance letter to apply for a Tuition Waiver!![]()
2️⃣ Go to our website, futuresforward.ca, and find the Tuition Waiver application form for your chosen school(s)! You simply fill out this form and submit to our staff at tuitionwaiver@yesmb.ca![]()
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There is no age cap to apply! Current post-secondary students who have been in care are also eligible to apply. Selected applicants will be informed Summer 2023. Any questions or need support in your application? Reach out via tuitionwaiver@yesmb.ca.![]()
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[ID: A light green poster featuring the header "Youth in Care Tuition Waivers - Applications Now Available! Due March 31" with text outlining the above caption. The logos for the participating institutions are featured in a bubble, including University College of the North, Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology, Assiniboine Community College, Brandon University, University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, Booth University College, Universite de Saint-Boniface, Red River College Polytechnic, and Canadian Mennonite University]
Youth in and from care are awesome and we want you to show us why! Your creative submissions could be shared on BCCYICW social media, the BCCYICW website, on promotional materials or at BCCYICW events. ![]()
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Youth ages 14-24 can submit their creative content here: www.bcchildandyouthincareweek.com/youthincareareawesome-campaign.html
Statement on the new Ontario government program Ready, Set, Go
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The Ready, Set, Go program is an essential step towards improving the lives of young people involved in the child welfare system.
Storwell offers an annual bursary of $2,000 to support foster children as they pursue their post-secondary education and to help them as they progress into a new and exciting stage of their lives.
The federal government and parties involved in a human-rights tribunal case, as well as class actions on First Nations child welfare, released details of agreements-in-principle on Tuesday, including $20-billion for compensation for children and $20-billion for long-term reform.
www.theglobeandmail.com
Details of agreements-in-principle released publicly after being reached late on Dec. 31
Attn: Youth in and From Care in British Columbia : Wellness Supoort Bursary.![]()
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The Wellness Support Bursary can provide youth in and from care with up to $1,000 to go towards an accredited/registered wellness service or program. With the Wellness Support Bursary, you can access things like counselling, talk or art therapy, traditional healing supports, physiotherapy, yoga and more![]()
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Eligibility ![]()
•You are a youth in care or former youth in care in BC![]()
•You have a cumulative total of 1 year in care in BC![]()
•You are between the ages of 14-24![]()
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Learn more and apply please see link : fbcyicn.ca/what-we-offer/programs/dream-fund/dream-fund-wellness-support-bursary
Dream Fund Wellness Support Bursary
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Are you on a healing journey but is there a financial barrier getting in your way? The Wellness Support Bursary can provide youth in and from care with up to $1,000 to go towards an accredited/registe...
We're recruiting new members for our Board of Directors!![]()
If you're at least 18 years old, have lived experience in child welfare in Canada, and are a member of YICC (see the join us section on our website), you're eligible to apply to be a Director on our Board!![]()
Apply here by December 31st, 2021 at 11:59 PM PT![]()
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehh-CehFOSE83htc15WizABBrbr8kDV-GbnYtyqzbBsniEAQ/viewform.![]()
#ChildWelfare #YouthinCare #YICC
Announcing our new President!![]()
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If you're interested in knowing who that is, or in hearing about my reflections of my time as President, please go ahead and read the following transition letter.![]()
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Thank you, and it has been a pleasure,![]()
Conner Lowes![]()
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Our friends at Assembly of Seven Generations are inviting Indigenous youth who have experienced child welfare (foster care, group homes, customary care, temporarily or permanently, past or present) to share their experiences in this survey. Survey responses will support the research A7G is doing in their focus groups. ![]()
To fill out the survey, please use this link: bit.ly/CWsurvey2021![]()
Please keep in mind that these topics can be very difficult to talk about and are very sensitive. We do not want you to put yourself in a difficult situation.![]()
#childwelfare #Indigenousyouth #ethicalresearch #YouthinCare
Justice, Equity, and Culture - A Survey of Youth in/from Care
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Our friends at A7G - Assembly of Seven Generations are inviting Indigenous youth who have experienced child welfare (foster care, group homes, customary care, temporarily or permanently, past or present) to share their experiences in this survey. Survey responses will support the research A7G is doing in their focus groups on Nov 16th & 19th. ![]()
To fill out the survey, please use this link: bit.ly/CWsurvey2021![]()
Please keep in mind that these topics can be very difficult to talk about and are very sensitive. We do not want you to put yourself in a difficult situation.![]()
Respondents will receive a $25 Visa gift card. ![]()
#childwelfare #Indigenousyouth #ethicalresearch #YouthinCare