Aging Out Of Care

• B.C. family left ‘hanging out to dry’ after daughter ages out of care

  Neve turned 19 years old in December, which means she has now aged out of the specialized care available through the school system and provincial programs.

  Health

  Jul 26
  
• B.C. families with adult special needs children say they have no support from government

  Families with special needs children who have aged out of high school say they have been left in the lurch with no support because of funding shortages from the NDP government.

  Politics

  Jul 16
  
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• Foster kids of all ages get free tuition in B.C.

  The British Columbia government is opening to all ages its tuition waiver for those who were in foster care in the province.

  Education

  Mar 14, 2023
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• ‘Cycle of pain’: 10 years after aging out of care, a B.C. woman searches for her place

  According to the Ministry of Children and Family Development, as of Dec. 31, 2021, there were a total of 5,021 children and youth in care in B.C.

  Perspectives

  Jun 15, 2022
• B.C. takes aim at homelessness crisis in 2022 budget

  The $663 million will include projects such as a $600-month rent supplement over the next three years to help people find and retain housing.

  Economy

  Feb 22, 2022
• ‘Death review panel’ calls for closer consultation with kids aging out of care

  The report looked at the deaths of 200 kids transitioning out of government care from 2011-2016.

  May 28, 2018
• New rules for B.C. youth aging out of government care go into effect April 1

  Starting next month, maximum monthly funding will increase from $250 to $1,250.

  Politics

  Mar 29, 2018
• The Jon McComb Show: New supportive housing offers gateway for kids aging out of care

  An innovative new non-profit Surrey housing project is offering hope – and a potential model – for kids aging out of care.

  Jun 19, 2017