Why do foster homes close? A U.S. study investigates
From the Chronicle of Social Change: What happens in the “life” of a foster home? And why do those lives come to an end? Those are the questions at the heart of a groundbreaking study…
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Safe & Together Institute and the General Authority’s domestic violence video
A note from the Safe & Together Institute about the new domestic violence video created by one of the General Authority’s service regions. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the United States. “We love…
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Department of Families releases annual report
The Manitoba Department of Families released its annual report on Oct. 15. The report highlights, among other things, the transformation of the province’s child and family services system and better outcomes for children, including reducing…
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Refugee, immigrant youth more likely to end up in ER during mental health crisis
Study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal- Refugee and immigrant youth are more likely to end up in the emergency room during a mental health crisis than their Canadian-born peers, a new medical study…
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Youth program resonates with Alberta Indigenous youth
Across Canada, youth are coming together to lead HEADSTRONG anti-stigma events. Alberta is at the forefront, hosting nearly half of the 30 summits planned for the 2018-2019 academic year. The youth-led gatherings are particularly resonating…
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Education key to success for foster children: report
From the Toronto Star – Education is one of the most important stepping stones to employment. But for youth in foster care, it has the added benefit of protecting against early parenthood for young women…
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