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June 6, 2017
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The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada is an open network to promote giving, sharing, and philanthropy in Aboriginal communities across the country. The Circle connects with and supports the empowerment of First Nations, Inuit and Métis nations, communities, and individuals in...
July 12, 2016
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Vancouver Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of Fostering Change Grants for 2016. Fostering Change is an initiative by Vancouver Foundation to improve policy, practice and community connections for young people transitioning from foster care to adulthood. Our commitment to this work...
February 6, 2016
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Vancouver Foundation's Fostering Change initiative is pleased to release early results from our 2016 Youth Transitions Survey – a public opinion survey of perceptions among British Columbians towards youth in and from government care. 2016 Youth Transitions Survey – download (PDF) The 2016 Youth...
January 12, 2016
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Vancouver Foundation’s Fostering Change initiative has approved over $1.1M in grants to local organizations across the lower mainland to deliver education, housing, and social supports for young people leaving foster care. The funding will support projects over the next three years that give voice...
November 18, 2015
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Fostering Change is an initiative of Vancouver Foundation to improve policy, practice and community connections for young people transitioning from foster care to adulthood. We’re working in collaboration with a growing set of partners to achieve our goal – that every young person leaving foster...
October 15, 2015
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On Thursday October 8, 2015, Mark Gifford, Director of Grants and Community Initiatives and the Fostering Change Initiative at Vancouver Foundation spoke about leadership requirements to address issues facing young people leaving foster care. "How do we line up support around the caregivers, social...
July 28, 2015
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Vancouver Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of Fostering Change Grants for 2015. Our commitment to this work stems from a long-standing investment to end youth homelessness by focusing our efforts on a group of people at high risk of homelessness − young people previously in foster...
July 20, 2015
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19th Birthday Exhibit Youth who were formerly in government care currently comprise 40% of homeless youth in British Columbia. Many of these young adults transitioning out of care face challenges such as finding a job and permanent homes. Developed by youth through the Youth Homelessness Initiative...
June 2, 2015
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The Fostering Change team has been on the road with Community Conversation events across the lower mainland focused on getting communities talking and learning, sparking new thinking, and identifying priorities for grants to support youth in transition from foster care. Over 30 people attended our...
May 29, 2015
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Vancouver Foundation's Fostering Change initiative is hosting a day that focuses on supporting wellness for young people transitioning out of foster care. Our forum will bring together frontline staff working with young people to share their knowledge, expertise and questions. You will hear...
May 14, 2015
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We are extremely proud to launch www.fosteringchange.ca today – a website to support our vision that young people leaving foster care have the opportunities and support needed to thrive as adults. But how did we get here? Find out more about why we are taking this path, and how you can get involved...
May 5, 2015
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Fostering Change is an initiative of Vancouver Foundation that explores how youth in government care can get the resources and relationships they need to thrive in adulthood. You are invited to join a series of Community Conversations throughout Metro Vancouver, including Abbotsford, Coquitlam,...
April 28, 2015
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Community Conversation: Vancouver When: Tuesday June 16, 2015 from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM PDT Where: Roundhouse Community Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews (Corner of Davie & Pacific) Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3 Registration is Limited. Click here. Fostering Change is an initiative that explores how youth in...
April 28, 2015
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Community Conversation: Abbotsford When: Monday May 25, 2015 from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM PDT Where: The Reach, 32388 Veterans Way Abbotsford, BC V2T 0B3 Registration is Limited. Click here. Fostering Change is an initiative that explores how youth in government care can get the resources and...
April 28, 2015
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Community Conversation: North Vancouver When: Thursday May 21, 2015 from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM PDT Where: John Braithwaite Community Centre , 145 West 1st Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3N8 Registration is Limited. Click here. Fostering Change is an initiative that explores how youth in government...
April 28, 2015
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Community Conversation: Coquitlam When: Thursday May 14, 2015 from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM PDT Where: Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7Y3 Registration is Limited. Click here. Fostering Change is an initiative that explores how youth in government care can get the...
April 28, 2015
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Community Conversation: Surrey When: Thursday May 7, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM PDT Where: City Centre Library, 10350 University Drive, Surrey, BC V3T 4B8 Registration is Limited. Click here.
December 19, 2014
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We'd like to offer a hearty thank you to those who attended our learning exchanges on youth transitions December 13th and 14th. Over a two-day period, approximately 170 service providers, youth, allies and advocates joined the dialogue, offered feedback and shared their questions, experience and...
December 1, 2014
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You may have seen the picture or read the story: homeless youth from foster care, huddled in a needle-strewn alley, dirty and helpless. Youth in foster care have seen it – often. And it’s this damaging “foster-care porn” that they want off the table. Stories and images have the power to either...
November 28, 2014
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Vancouver Foundation is hosting a day of learning and dialogue in New Westminster Thursday December 4th, 2014. Follow along on Twitter: @FosterChangeBC & #FosteringChange Explore the Schedule: [ Click for PDF ] Participants, teacher, mentors and allies include: Tracy Sherlock and Lori Culbert,...
October 29, 2013
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Youth aging out of government care find support as they transition to adulthood, and independence Robert Davidson, 19, has been fending for himself ever since he can remember. The youngest of three brothers, the Surrey youth was initially raised by a single mother. A health care worker at Vancouver...