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Thursday, November 24, 2011
We're Launching JJ Bear Sales at RONA to Fund Scholarships for Kids in Foster Care

 

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Blue Jays World Series Hero Joe Carter to Receive National Recognition at 12th Annual Children's Aid Foundation Event
120 young people also recognized for their scholastic success, sharing more than $470,000 in scholarships. More
Friday, July 08, 2011
Ignite the Spark
The Children's Aid Foundation launched the Ignite the Spark Fund to provide enrichment opportunities for children and youth across Canada. More
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Johnny Reid presented the Humanitarian Award by the Canadian Country Music Association!
On March 23rd, 2011, Johnny Reid presented the Foundation with a cheque for $111,000 raised through his Canadian tour "A Place Called Love". More
Friday, June 03, 2011
Scotiabank Marathon
ScotiaBank Marathon
October 16, 2011 More

Education

 

Where prevention and enrichment programs provide the necessary protection and nourishment for healing children, education is an illuminating tool which enables children and youth to break the cycle of disadvantage, realize their own potential and build a brighter future for themselves.

Our belief is that education for at risk children and youth is paramount, as it is the most powerful resource a youth can use to shape the future. Our comprehensive education strategy aims to reduce the widening gap that affects youth assisted by the child welfare system. The children and youth we serve are at higher risk of lagging behind their peers in school and are much more likely to drop out before graduating.

Our education programs aim to provide them with opportunities to catch up to their peers, stay in school and where possible, work toward obtaining a post-secondary education.

Our support is directed into three major areas:

  • Preschool programming to help kids get ready to learn
  • Programs and incentives for success in elementary and high school
  • Financial support for youth who continue on to post-secondary education

 

 

 

Program Highlight - Scotia Capital Stay In School Awards

The Scotia Capital Stay in School Awards program offers rewards to abused, neglected and at risk children and youth for improvements in attendance, behaviour, attitude, marks and grades. It also provides incentives to achieve the milestones of Grade 8 and Grade 12 graduation. During the 2009-2010 fiscal year, 2,542 disadvantaged children and youth from 17 communities across Canada received support from the Scotia Capital Stay In School Awards program. Since 2005, more than 11,654 Stay in School Awards have been presented.

 
 

Program Highlight - Scholarships and Bursaries

When a youth working to break the cycle of disadvantage receives educational support, their pathway to success can be realized. Since 1995, the Children’s Aid Foundation has awarded scholarships and bursaries for university, college, trade and vocational schools. The selection process is based on a combination of academic achievement, personal community contribution and financial need. For many of our students, a scholarship is their path to a brighter future. In 2009-2010, an impressive 248 scholarships and bursaries were awarded.

“I do not know what compels someone to be so generous. You will not only change my life, but you will have helped change the lives of all those I will help in the future.”
Alexandra: thoughts on acceptance of her post secondary scholarship

 
For information on busaries click here.
* At this time the Children's Aid Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals. *

For more information on Education programs please contact Patricia Kemp at pkemp@cafdn.orgor 416-923-0924 x228

 





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