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MCFD’s new Learning Fund for Young Adults is now open for applications!
The Learning Fund for Young Adults (LFYA) is a one-time grant of $1,500 that helps young people with BC care experience with MCFD/ICFSAs participate in a range of learning opportunities. To support flexibility and autonomy in decision-making, applicants are encouraged to use this grant for an educational, employment, training or life-skills program, course or activity […]
MCFD Province-Wide Engagement Circles!
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is hosting public engagement circles to gather recommendations on how to transform care planning policy and practice, with a focus on fostering belonging – to family, culture, and community – for Indigenous and non-Indigenous children and youth in care. The distinctions-based and cohort-based engagement circles will be […]
SAJE IS HERE! – EXPANDED ELIGIBILITY, INCOME SUPPORT, AND MORE!
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 and Family Service (ICFS) Agencies are now supporting more young adults with care experience, for […]
New MCFD SAJE Mental Health and Counselling Benefit & Life-skills, Training and Cultural Connections Funding
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 Support Agreements (TSA). Additionally, any young adult in the AYA program who is focused on […]
New Mental Health Quest is live!
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! Click here to check it out! Questions? Email: info@agedout.com
Mental health and wellness support for those affected by wildfires
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.
MCFD Rent Supplement Program 3rd Intake Period Opens August 14th!
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 PM on the SAJE Housing Supports page here. Through this program, eligible young adults can […]
Newly named SAJE supports offer youth in care a stronger path to adulthood
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 two years for glasses and contacts, which has expanded to include eye exams; dental coverage […]
Learning for Future Grant and YEAF Transition Plan
• 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 Provincial Tuition Waiver recipients effective August 1, 2023. • Applications for the Youth Educational Assistance […]