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StepStones for Youth
StepStones for Youth is a registered charity that exists to support youth in and from the foster care guided by the belief that every youth deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our programming assists marginalized youth in and from foster care in attaining their education, securing safe, long-term housing, stabilizing and improving their mental health, and developing permanent support people and networks they can rely on for life. Of youth at StepStones: - 85% of youth have either graduated or are attending high school. - 89% have stable housing within 6 months in the program - 87% of youth have a (non-professional) supportive adult in their life within 12 months in the program - 0% of youth are involved in criminal behaviour within 6 months in the program Every child and youth has the right to unlock their inherent potential and belong with people who love them unconditionally throughout their life. Our community of partners and volunteers has created transformative change in the lives of young people from foster care for over 17 years.
Storwell's Foster Children Bursary Program
Storwell offers an annual bursary of $2,000 in support of foster children to help them attend post-secondary schools and to offer a hand up as they make their way forward in life. This is the direct link to the online application, which outlines all eligibility requirements:http://www.storwell.com/bursary-application