AWARDS OACAS manages award programs for youth in care, Crown wards or former Crown wards: Clark Bursary (Multi-year up to 4 years, $3,500 per year) *subject to change accordingly to OSAP funding changes and restrictions. Clark Grant (One-time $1,000) The Clark Awards were established in 1989 through generous donations by Ron and Nancy Clark of Caledonia
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10th Annual YouthCAN Conference, YOUR STORY, YOUR SUCCESS!
For the first time in YouthCAN history, the conference will be held at a university, McMaster University! It will be hosted in conjunction with McMaster’s Student Union. The conference goal is to expose high school youth in care to post-secondary options and career opportunities. This year’s YouthCAN Conference aims to develop leaders, build character, motivate
Ontario Supports Crisis Counselling for LGBTQ2S Youth
May 31, 2016 Investment to Help Young People who are Homeless Ontario is providing up to $1.5 million over three years for a mental health support crisis services centre in downtown Toronto for LGBTQ2S youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Premier Kathleen Wynne announced this major investment today in Toronto. The drop-in centre, run
2015 9th Annual YouthCAN Conference: Gear Up For SUCCESS!
YouthCAN Annual Conference The 9th Annual YouthCAN Conference, Gear up for Success! For the second year in a row, the conference will be held in conjunction with Humber College’s YEAH program (Youth Enrichment at Humber). The conference goal is to expose high school youth in care to post-secondary options and career opportunities. This year’s YouthCAN Conference
OACAS Youth Scholarship Awards (2015)
OACAS manages three awards programs for youth from Children’s Aid Society care: Clark Bursary ($3,500 per year for up to 4 years maximum) *25 awards per year Clark Grant ($1,000 one-time) *20 awards per year RONA/PHD Scholarships ($3,000 one-time) *14 awards per year (subject to funding) APPLICATIONS OPEN starting January 14th 2015. DUE BY February 28th 2015. 2015
Aftercare Benefits Initiative (ABI): Health coverage for youth 21-25
The Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) Aftercare Benefits Initiative (ABI) was announced in February and is funded by the Ontario government. Former Crown wards and other youth who have left or are leaving care may be eligible to enroll in the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) Aftercare Benefits Initiative (ABI) providing
8th Annual YouthCAN Conference: SUCCESS. It`s in your hands!
8th Annual YouthCAN Conference: SUCCESS. It`s in your hands! The Ontario Youth Communication Advocacy Network (YouthCAN) unites over 250 youth in care in Ontario. The highly anticipated event is focused on education, networking, skill building, and leadership development. This year, for the first time the conference is being held at Humber College North Campus
Youth Civics Day, Celebrating the Official Children and Youth in Care Day
On May 14th 2014, in celebration of the Official Children and Youth in Care Day, OACAS and YouthCAN will be hosting a Youth Civics Day event at Queen’s Park. This fun and educational day brings together youth and Children’s Aid Societies staff from all across the province to learn about provincial political processes and history.
Official Children and Youth in Care Day
It’s official! May 14th is now Children and Youth in Care Day In late March, the Honourable David Onley, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, granted royal assent to Bill 53, an Act to Proclaim Children and Youth in Care Day. This Act recognizes May 14 of each year as Children and Youth in Care Day,
BEATING THE ODDS – SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH TRANSITIONING FROM CARE
BEATING THE ODDS – SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH TRANSITIONING FROM CARE Beating the Odds – Scholarships for Youth Transitioning from Care Recently, focus has been increasing on youth in care as they transition to becoming adults. Statistics that track the progress of these young people as they move through the critical ages from 16 to 24