June 2020 – The Buzz

Our commitment to supporting LGBTQ2S+ youth in care

June 29, 2020

June is Pride Month in Canada, and although many activities like parades have been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to honour this celebration and the progress in visibility and equalit...

I Am Me, and There is No One Else I’d Rather Be

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June 29, 2020

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Written by Marko Berrak-Tinaz MARKO, 21, is a fourth year undergraduate student at the University of Toronto, currently completing an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Environmental and Indigenous Studies wit...

Trauma-informed parenting to help strengthen families at risk

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June 22, 2020

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Trauma comes in many forms and can have lasting effects. No two circumstances are quite the same. Understanding trauma and how people respond to traumatic events can have a positive impact on parenting and the ...

Improving housing stability for youth leaving care

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June 22, 2020

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When youth “age out” of the child welfare system as early as 18 years of age, they lose the supports they were provided with while in care. Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada’s Stand Up for Kids Project is hel...

Supporting culturally-relevant programming for kids in care

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June 22, 2020

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When Indigenous children are brought into government care, it is common for them to be placed in non-Indigenous foster and group home settings. When these children are removed from their culture, they risk losi...

Statement on anti-Black racism and our commitment as allies to Black communities – Leadership blog

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June 19, 2020

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As we continue to see and process the recent public displays of anti-Black racism taking place in communities near and far, it is important to hold ourselves as individuals and organizations accountable for our...

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