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Alberta’s UCP government is boosting funding for programming that aims to help young people aging out of government care by $28 million over three years.
Through Budget 2023, Alberta’s government is investing an additional $28 million to support and empower youth and young adults to successfully transition out of government care and build careers.
Between April 1 and Oct. 31, there have been 26 deaths of children or youth in care or receiving government services.
Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz has accepted and is implementing all six action items outlined in the Review of Deaths of Children and Youth Receiving Child Intervention Services.
A total of 45 children, youth and young adults receiving government care died between April 1, 2021 to February 28, 2022.