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Upcoming Events

Fostering Change holds events and dialogues to bring the community together on the issues that matter to young people leaving foster care. Hosted by our partners and community leaders throughout Metro Vancouver, these events provide opportunities to meet new connections and explore ways to make sure that young people leaving foster care have the opportunities and support they need to thrive as adults.

Events

Fostering Change for Youth from Care - A Surprise Action

Monday, July 16, 2018 at 10:30 AM
Cordova and Granville Pedestrian Overpass in Vancouver, BC, Canada

Relationships Matter for Youth 'Aging Out' of Care

Monday, December 18, 2017 at 06:00 PM
Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Vancouver, BC, Canada

A collaborative community photography exhibit by young people from care in the Greater Vancouver area.

Portraits of Connection

Tuesday, October 03, 2017 at 06:00 PM
Roundhouse Performance Centre in Vancouver, BC, Canada

 Fostering Change and Housing Matters Media are excited to invite you to join us for the community screening of Portraits of Connection, a collection of short video portraits featuring adults who have experienced foster care, and their journey into adulthood.

Support the 700 Strategy Workshop

Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 09:30 AM
UFCW Office in New Westminster, BC, Canada

#Supportthe700 is our work to increase awareness and action in service of youth leaving foster care. We want our elected officials to know about the issues faced by young people, and community members to learn more about how to show up for youth. And we want change!

Youth aging out of foster care deserve to see action from the people we elect to serve them. That’s why on May 27th, we’re getting organized.

Grantee Gathering

Monday, February 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM
Aboriginal Gathering Place at Douglas College in New Westminster, BC, Canada

Please join us in our first Grantees Gathering of 2017.

Youth Leadership Institute 2016

Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM
Luma Native Housing – Amenity room in Vancouver , BC, Canada

In our collected efforts toward increasing youth voice in decision making we'd like to invite community partners, young leaders and adult allies for 4 days of engaging panels, workshops and learning alongside one another.

Report Launch! - Opportunities in Transition

Monday, September 19, 2016 at 04:00 PM
Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver, BC, Canada

The launch of an important new report - Opportunities in Transition: An Economic Analysis of Investing in Youth Aging out of Foster Care in their 20’s.

Write the Future Cabaret

Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 06:30 PM
Imperial in Vancouver, BC, Canada · $15.00 CAD

Fostering Success - Education Report Launch

Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 08:30 AM
ArtStarts in Vancouver, BC, Canada

Please join us for an exciting Write the Future Campaign event as we launch a new report – Fostering Success: Improving Educational Outcomes for Youth In/From Care.

Write the Future Campaign Webinar

Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 03:00 PM

Join us on May 19th at 3pm to find out more about the Write the Future campaign, how you can become involved, and ask any questions you might have!

Write the Future Campaign Webinar

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 10:00 AM

Join us on May 17th at 10am to find out more about the Write the Future campaign, how you can become involved, and ask any questions you might have!

Write the Future Campaign Webinar

Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 12:00 PM

Join us on May 11th at noon to find out more about the Write the Future campaign, how you can become involved, and ask any questions you might have!

WRITE THE FUTURE – CAMPAIGN LAUNCH

Monday, May 09, 2016 at 04:00 PM
Earnest Ice Cream in Vancouver, BC, Canada

Young Leaders Fostering Change

Saturday, December 05, 2015 at 09:30 AM
Surrey City Hall - 2E Community Room A & B in Surrey, BC, Canada

Join us for a day of community building between Young Leaders Fostering Change throughout the region.

Grantee Learning Day

Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 09:30 AM
Creekside Community Centre in Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join us for a day created for learning and reflection with other grantees.

Grant Information Session - Vancouver

Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 09:30 AM
Il Centro - Italian Cultural Centre of Vancouver

Vancouver Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of Fostering Change Grants for 2015. This information session will provide further details about this granting opportunity, including an overview of the initiative, application process and assessment criteria. 

Grant Information Session - Surrey

Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 02:30 PM
City Centre Library

Vancouver Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of Fostering Change Grants for 2015. This information session will provide further details about this granting opportunity, including an overview of the initiative, application process and assessment criteria. 

Long table lunch

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 12:00 PM
Solefood Urban Orchard in Vancouver, BC, Canada

On July 28th, the Fostering Change team, in partnership with the Trevor Linden Foundation, will be hosting a special summer long-table lunch to show our appreciation, share more about what we've been doing, and hang out with our friends.

Community Conversation: Vancouver

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 12:30 PM
Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver, BC, Canada

Supporting Wellness Through Transitions: A Knowledge Exchange Forum

Friday, June 05, 2015 at 09:30 AM

Our wellness forum will bring together frontline staff working with young people – come and join us!

Community Conversation: Abbotsford

Monday, May 25, 2015 at 12:30 PM
The Reach in Abbotsford, BC, Canada

Join Vancouver Foundation and our partners at an action-oriented conversation designed to get communities talking and learning from each other; spark new thinking from a local perspective; and identify local priorities for new granting, youth and community engagement efforts.

Community Conversation: North Vancouver

Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 12:30 PM
John Braithwalte Community Centre in North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join Vancouver Foundation and our partners at an action-oriented conversation designed to get communities talking and learning from each other; spark new thinking from a local perspective; and identify local priorities for new granting, youth and community engagement efforts.

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