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What happens when youth from foster care turn 19? In BC, approximately 700 youth age out of the foster care system each...

April 05, 2017

Kris and Ashley talk to CBC about relationship support

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On Thursday February 9, 2017, Kris Archie, Senior Manager, Fostering Change initiative, and Ashley Crossan, an amazing member of our...

February 10, 2017

Fostering Change in 2016

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In 2016, we asked how much British Columbians want to help Write the Future for youth aging out of foster...

December 21, 2016

Provide living expenses for foster kids turning 19, researcher says

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New study says a basic support fund will cost province less in long run, reports CBC Vancouver. 

December 15, 2016

Fostering Change's Kris Archie on Roundhouse Radio

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Kris Archie recently visited Roundhouse Radio to talk about Opportunities in Transition and our upcoming presentation at The Broadbent Institute's...

December 14, 2016

Vancouver Foundation advocates for more money for children aging out of foster care

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Listen to Marvin Shaffer, principal investigator of Opportunities in Transition, being interviewed on CBC Vancouver Early Edition. 

December 12, 2016

Support for Youth ‘Aging Out’ of Care Could Save $200 Million a Year

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The Tyee reports on Opportunities in Transition, "ending supports at 19 results in higher future costs, poor outcomes."

November 24, 2016

Investing longer in teens leaving B.C. care would more than pay for itself

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Report from Vancouver Metro on Opportunities in Transition, "A new economics study bolsters children’s watchdog recommendation to extend supports from...

October 04, 2016

Supporting foster kids to age 25 would save money

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Vancouver Sun front page coverage of our 'Opportunities in Transition' report - "supporting foster children to their 25th birthday would...

September 21, 2016
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