Resiliency, Engagement and Access to Education for Youth in Care
September 1, 2009
Youth in care face many barriers when it comes to education and transitioning to healthy adulthood. These same youth have said that the following requirements are crucial for successful school experiences:
- consistent supportive relationships
- peer support and mentorship
- preparation for independence training
- increased access to financial support and
- support in gaining access to education, employment and training programs.
In partnership with the Ontario Trillium Foundation, J.W. McConnell Family Foundation and Laidlaw Foundation, Youth In Care Canada (NYICN) is excited to announce an opportunity for alumni of care to share their experiences with post secondary education.
Until October 31, 2009 we are collecting story submissions and conducting interviews with our members who have attended college or university. Youth do not need to have graduated in order to participate in this project. All selected submissions will be featured in an anthology of stories from across the country, and will receive an honorarium.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please see the attached link for story submission and interview guidelines. For more information, e-mail Yvonne Andrews.
For more information contact:
Yvonne Andrews
yvonne@youthincare.ca
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stories
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Request for submissions (Acrobat PDF file)
