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The Corsage Project: Giving Young Students a Sense of Belonging on Prom Night

The Corsage Project: Helping High School Students in Financial Need Attend Prom The Corsage Project gives high school students in financial need a prom night to remember by providing free formal wear to graduating students who have overcome. In partnership with Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada, The Corsage Project’s annual Boutique Ball supplies brand-new dresses,

Statement on the new Ontario government program ‘Ready, Set, Go’

As the President and CEO of Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada, I am delighted by the Ontario government’s investment of $68 million in the new Ready, Set, Go program. This program is an essential step towards improving the lives of young people involved in the child welfare system. We are proud to work alongside first-voice

Honouring and Celebrating Black Resistance: Rachael’s Story

In honour of Black History Month and this year’s theme of Black resistance, we’re sharing powerful stories of resilience from former youth in care, our partners serving Black and biracial youth and others from across our network. Read the first installment in this series. For the second installment of our Black History Month series, we

Honouring and Celebrating Black Resistance: Jemal’s Story

In honour of Black History Month and this year’s theme of Black resistance, we’re sharing powerful stories of resilience from former youth in care, our partners serving Black and biracial youth and others from across our network.  Recognizing that Black youth are significantly overrepresented in the child welfare system, Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada is

Why youth leaving government care need more support

Entering adulthood seems harder than ever these days. The journey to independence and autonomy just takes longer, and the faltering economy and COVID-19 pandemic have made the way forward even more difficult. As a result, many young people have chosen to remain at home with their parents, so that when they do leap, they have