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Most young adults in BC can count on financial support, relationships and family connections to help them get a good start in life. However, that’s not the case for everyone.

Cut off from support at 19, youth aging out of foster care too often end up homeless, don’t finish high school, and have no one to turn to in their 20’s.

But you can change this.

Sign the petition today, and help write the future with youth aging out of foster care.

“We believe youth aging out of foster care should be able to count on three things until age 25:

Consistent financial support with basic living costs like housing, transit, and food while they attend school, learn skills, and find work.
Long-term relationships with caring dependable adults for support, advice, and references, so that they always have somewhere to turn.
A chance to connect and contribute to their communities through creative, cultural, and volunteer activities, so that they feel like they belong.

We believe this will make a difference, and ask community, political, and business leaders to commit to a plan that includes these supports.”

17,370 SIGNATURES

15,000 signatures

WHAT DOES SUPPORT LOOK LIKE?

Financial

Relationships

Community

Did you know that 92% of parents in BC help out with things like tuition, rent, and groceries?

It gives young people the chance to focus on education, training, and a solid career. Not how to put food on the table or where to sleep.

Financial support to help with living costs would be like an allowance to help out with the same kind of ‘starting out’ expenses all young people face.

Let’s make sure youth aging out of foster care have the financial support they need to succeed.

Is there someone you can always reach out to for advice, or if you get in a jam?

Relationships with caring dependable adults give young people a place to turn to for advice, housing and job references, etc.

Adult champions will provide the kind of support and relationships that most young people can take for granted.

Let’s make sure youth aging out of foster care have the relationships and advice they need to succeed.

Do you know your neighbours and have the opportunity to participate in community life?

Building strong connections with other people in their community gives youth a sense of belonging.

Providing opportunities to participate fully in community life through creative, cultural, and volunteer activities will create the space for young people contribute.

Let’s make sure youth aging out of foster care have the sense of belonging they need to succeed.

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