Empowering youth in and from government care in BC
Effective April 4, 2024, youth and young adults with care experience in British Columbia have access to expanded supports through the Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment (SAJE) program. The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and Indigenous Child
If you are a youth from care, or former youth from care and are planning to attend any sort of training or post-secondary program, you may be eligible to apply for one or more of these Bursaries! There are three
The 4th intake period for the MCFD Rent Supplement opens soon! MCFD’s $600-a-month Rent Supplement applications are back! Eligible young adults can apply for the the 4th intake period between February 20, 2024, at 8:00 AM and March 3, 2024,
Effective November 20, 2023, Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is introducing a new Mental Health and Counselling Benefit of $1,500 per year for young adults on an Agreements with Young Adults (AYA), Temporary Housing Agreements (THA) or Temporary
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our latest quest on AgedOut.com, dedicated to supporting your mental health! The quest is live now, so get ready to embark on an empowering journey to enhance your mental health and overall well-being!
Kids Help Phone is available 24/7 for people experiencing the impacts of extreme weather. Their free e-mental health services are open to support people across Canada. Stay Safe! Click here for more information.
The 3rd intake period for the MCFD Rent Supplement opens soon! MCFD’s $600-a-month Rent Supplement applications are back! Eligible young adults can apply for the third intake between August 14, 2023 at 8:00 AM until August 28, 2023 at 11:59
Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment (SAJE) program (new name!) Services and supports through SAJE have been available to youth and young adults 19 and older since 2022. The program is continuing to expand and improve. Recent enhancements include: $600 every
• StudentAid BC is bringing in a new Learning for Future Grant for former youth in care that expands on and will replace the Youth Educational Assistance Fund. • The new Learning for Future Grant will be available to eligible
MCFD is pleased to share the recent and upcoming improvements to the Youth Transitions program. Below you will find important information on enhanced supports for young adults transitioning into adulthood. Temporary Housing and Temporary Support Agreements Changes – effective April
We need your input for the development of a youth mentorship program! We want to know what type of mentorship program would be most helpful to you. You will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 $50 gift cards!
Earlier this year, the Government of B.C. announced funding for a new youth transitions program and workers. The program will support youth from care, from the age of 19 until their 27th birthday. New workers will provide transition planning supports
The one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit aims to help low-income renters with the cost of renting. You may be eligible for a tax-free one-time payment of $500 if your income and the amount that you pay on rent
The interim Canada Dental Benefit is intended to help lower dental costs for eligible families earning less than $90,000 per year. Parents and guardians can apply if the child receiving dental care is under 12 years old and does not have access to
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) has launched a public engagement on the oversight of social work in B.C. This engagement is exploring the current state of social work oversight, including what is working well and opportunities for
Employment and Social Development Canada is holding a virtual Youth with Disabilities Town Hall on Monday, December 5, 2022, from 8:00am – 10:00am (PST). They are inviting youth (15-30 years old) with lived experience to participate in this event. Registration
The application period for Rent Supplements opens on October 17, 2022 at 8:30 AM and closes on November 1, 2022 at 11:59 PM. Earlier this year the province announced it’s investing $35 million over the next 3 years into programs and services
This program was established this year in partnership with the Vancouver Film Studio and is intended to award financial assistance to indigenous persons who plan to pursue any kind of formal or informal career-related education or training in British Columbia.
Earlier this year the province announced it’s investing $35 million over the next 3 years into programs and services for young adults from government care to better support them as they transition into adulthood. A part of this commitment includes the introduction
The Government of BC announced its budget for 2022. Included in this announcement is $35 million dollars in funding over the next three years, that will directly support youth in care beyond their 19th birthdays. Highlights from the 2022 Budget
The Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks Wellness Support Bursary opens December 6th. The Wellness Support Bursary can provide youth in and from care ages 14-24 with up to $1,000 to go towards an accredited/registered wellness service or program.
The Phones4Youth program will distribute smartphones from Telus to every B.C. youth in care aged 13 or older, regardless of their care status! Check out the full announcement here.
Covid-19 supports for youth have been extended until March 31st, 2022! Check out our Covid-19 info page for more details or read the official statement here.
Click here for more information on restrictions in the Interior Health Region and in the Northern Health Region.
*New* By order of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), proof of vaccination will be required to access some events, services and businesses. This means: As of September 13th, in order to access some events and services you will need to have at
Masks are now mandatory in all public indoor places for all people aged 12+. Click here for a complete list.
BC’s Restart plan is a careful, four-step plan to bring B.C. back together. BC is now in step 3 until at least September 7th 2021. Check out our Covid-19 info page for more details.
BC’s Restart plan is a careful, four-step plan to bring B.C. back together. As of June 15th, 2021 we are now in step 2. Please check out our Covid-19 info page for more details.
Vaccines do more than protect the people getting vaccinated, they also help to protect everyone around them. The more people in a community who are immunized and protected from COVID-19, the harder it is for COVID-19 to spread. The best source
