Finding Employment
Which foundation is dedicated to improving access to post secondary education and employment support for youth transitioning out of care?
The shine foundation,
Youth works through Children's Aid Foundation of Canada,
help youth thrive foundation
Youth works through Children's Aid Foundation of Canada
What is the name of an accommodation
short term
Is health care important when transitioning
yes
What is the name of the program?
Ready, Set, Go: Empowering Youth in Care
The most frequently reported health condition
Depression
Which countries show low job outcomes for youths leaving care, despite differences in policy?
The United States,
the United Kingdom,
Australia, Canada,
all the above
all the above
What does transitional housing offer
support
What does the resource provide?
finding medical professionals
What was the funding before the Reay, Set, Go Program?
$850
What are 2 of the 3 resources given for this topic
“Leaving care and mental health: outcomes for children in out-of-home care during the transition to adulthood”
“Children Aging Out of Care"
“When Youth Age Out of Care — Where to from There?”
Who is youth works funded by?
RBC Future Launch, BMO, TD
RBC Future Launch
What gap does transitional housing offer
bridging the gap from homelessness to permanent
What service does health care provide?
counseling
One example of a Mentorship Program
YMCA
Big Brother/ Big sister programs
Name the four disorders young people reported
depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder
What percentage of youth who transitioned out of care between the ages of 23 and 31 in the Canadian study had no job
60%, 25%, 46%
46%
Two examples of Continued Care Coordination
social workers, caregivers, educators
Mental health issues including depression were reported by what percentage of participants?
57% of participants
True or false youth works only provides support for youth out of care
false
What is short term accommodation
those leaving shelters or in need of housing during life transitions
Does the resource provide health care service for substance use support
yes
Two of the considerations for those transitioning out of care that can help them they we touched on.
independent living skills, emotional wellbeing, Prioritize mental health, seek counseling/therapy, planning for the future, setting short term/long term goals.