BRITTANY, January's Young Person in Profile, entered foster care at the age of 12 following her mother's mental health challenges. Moving between foster and kinship placements, she struggled to establish and ma...
It's a universal truth that knowledge is power, a reality that former CFL-er, Michael "Pinball" Clemons, has taken to heart with a recent $500,000 donation to the newly-named Pinball Clemons Foundation Ambassad...
For many youth from care, education is often a key to breaking cycles of past abuse and neglect, and building a foundation for future employment and financial independence. Unfortunately, with the added stresso...
Now in its second year, the Children's Aid Foundation's five14 Talks are set to inspire innovative change on Friday, May 13th, 2016. Bringing together thought-leaders and advocates from across the child welfare...
May 14th marks Children and Youth in Care Day across Ontario. This day of celebration, initiated by the “Our Voice, Our Turn: Youth Leaving Care Hearings”, honours the strength and resilience of the nearly 67,0...
In continuation of our Young People in Profile series, this month we're focusing on CHRISTINA and the pursuit of employment for young people from the child welfare system. CHRISTINA is a former youth in care wh...
Written by Jessica Burke-Trebell, a Foundation ambassador and former young person in care.
I haven’t always known who I was, nor have I always been “comfortable in my own skin.” This month’s family and ident...
Written by Crystal Groves, a member of our Young People’s Advisory Council and former young person in care.
I first experienced the child welfare system when I was 11 years old. At that time, I came into fos...
Written by Shyanne Nichols, a member of our Young People’s Advisory Council and former young person in care.
As a new member of the Young People's Advisory Council (YPAC), I honestly can’t express how excite...
#CAFGala, Teddy Bear Affair is less than a week away!
Special thanks to our Patron Sponsors CGI & CIBC and our Platinum Sponsors The Slaight Family Foundation & Gryphon
With a renewed focus on the y...