We spoke with young people to ensure that we understood their perspectives on services they received. This helped us understand what they thought worked well and what needed to change. We heard that many emerging adults who have been involved with Children’s Services have a history of trauma, substance use and mental health issues, and they do not always feel…
The Youth Self-Sufficiency Program can help you with learning how to budget and manage money, learning how to set education goals, learning about renter’s rights and responsibilities, opportunities for job training, relationship building, and life skills. If you are currently 17 – 19 years of age and think that this program may be a good fit for you, please contact…
Report to the Chief Coroner of British Columbia (Canada): On December 7, 2017, the British Columbia Coroners Service (BCCS) held a death review panel regarding persons who died while transitioning from youth to adulthood and who had extensive Ministry1 or support service involvement. In the six-year period reviewed, 200 young people died. The review of the circumstances that resulted in…
By focusing on pathways to long-term supportive relationships for youth ‘aging out’ of care, this research project contributes to the existing work by adding a social support element to the findings. The report calls to the attention of the BC government the urgent need to pursue permanency for youth in care who are unable to return to their biological families.
Aunt Leah’s Place helps prevent children in foster care from becoming homeless and mothers in need from losing custody of their children. To support them on their journey to self-sufficiency, we provide supported housing, job training, and coaching on essential life skills.