Alberta adds $23M to support foster care providers
The provincial government is adding $23.6 million to support Alberta foster caregivers, including funding for counselling and for those helping older youth.
Source: globalnews.ca
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Increasing supports for foster caregivers
Alberta’s government is investing more than $23.6 million in new supports for foster caregivers and measures to improve stability for young people in care.
Source: alberta.ca
Failure to invest in Indigenous youth aging out of care could cost economy billions, report says
The Conference Board of Canada projects a loss of revenue of $2 to $5.5 billion if provinces don't invest in mental health, housing and education programs within five years.
Source: cbc.ca
Making Sure Youth from Care Are 'Zine & Heard'
The free publication features art, essays and advocacy for and by youth from Alberta’s child welfare system.
Source: thetyee.ca
Province announces $28M for youth transitioning from care, but critics say program falls short
The UCP government is investing $28 million in a program aimed at supporting young adults aging out of government care, but critics say the transition has been disastrous and programming falls short.
Source: cbc.ca