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What can I learn on AgedOut.com?
AgedOut.com provides you with a variety of resources, life skills, and information for your journey out of care.
I live outside the Lower Mainland. Can I still get relevant information for my community?
Yes. AgedOut.com is a provincial website that includes resources in all regions of BC.
Can I talk to someone if I have a question?
Yes. Email the AgedOut team for help with questions about the site. Just click the orange “Need Help” button in the top left corner of the site.
You can also
call us to ask about resources not listed on the site.
Do I have to create an account?
You must have an account to access videos, information, and to receive real world perks.
Who sees the information I share on AgedOut.com?
MCFD has access to any information shared on AgedOut.com, so you can share as much or as little information as you feel comfortable sharing. In order to receive a Real World Perk, you must at least share your current name, any previous names (i.e. before marriage or adoption) and birthdate. Otherwise the information on the site is private.
If you visit other websites, we can’t guarantee the privacy of information you share on their sites.
Does my progress get saved?
If you’ve created an account and are logged in, your progress will be saved so you can revisit the site later without losing anything.
Can I add friends to my profile?
AgedOut.com is focused on creating the best learning experience for you. Currently you can’t add friends to your profile, but you can share pages with your friends and encourage them to sign up too!
What’s a quest?
Quests are interactive ways to learn information. You can start them once you’ve logged in.
What are badges and how do I collect them?
You’ll receive a badge when you create an account and login for the first time. You can collect more badges by reading info and service pages and completing quests. You have to be logged into your account though!
Does my feedback get used?
Yes. We listen to all feedback! We hope to make regular changes and add new information based on the feedback we get. If you have an account you’ll be notified when changes occur.
Why do you need to know my care status?
Because the real-world perks/gift cards that can be earned on this site are only for youth in and from government care in BC. In order to make sure gift cards are given to those who are eligible, we have to check your care status. This process may take up to 2 weeks to verify, thanks for your patience!
What’s a real world perk and how do I get it?
If you’re a youth in or from government care in BC and your care status has been verified, you’ll receive a real world perk.
A real world perk is a gift card to a store of your choice. Once you’ve earned a gift card on agedout.com, select your preferred gift card choice and the AgedOut team will email it to you.
If I’m not from care, can I get real world perks?
No, but you can still earn badges. You can also participate fully by watching videos, participating in quests, and learning information.
Can I get perks if I’m over 24?
Real world perks are only available for users aged 13 to 24.
How do I get my perks?
Real world perks will be mailed or emailed to you. Make sure your contact information is up to date on your profile.
