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Youth in care deserve support till age 25 – Thestar.com

by ahnationtalk on May 25, 2017325 Views

May 25, 2017

Governments across Canada are neglecting our responsibility to kids in care and the outcomes for these vulnerable youth is predictably bleak.

Growing up in government care in Manitoba was difficult. The deep politicization of child welfare didn’t help matters. Polarized public opinion and a controversy-avoidant government shaped the legislation and policies that affected my day-to-day life.

Everyone, it seemed, was seeking to provide me with the best care — but it often missed the mark. Unfortunately, my experiences in the care system are not isolated but illustrate systemic government failures across the country to provide safe, quality care for youth.

We can — and should — do better. Supporting youth in care with comprehensive supports to age 25 would be an important first step.

Read More: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2017/05/25/youth-in-care-deserve-support-till-age-25.html

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