Relationships key to success for youth in care
As a former youth in care, I have realized that consistent support is one of the most important ingredients to a young person’s success.
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As a former youth in care, I have realized that consistent support is one of the most important ingredients to a young person’s success.
It’s a story that I’ve heard repeatedly: a parent, usually a mother, having to give up their career because it makes more sense to stay home than to pay sky-high child care fees.
Government’s goal is to ensure that youth who have been in care have appropriate supports in place to help them successfully transition into adulthood.
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I'd like to address a common misconception regarding the way in which we support youth as they transition out of government care.
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