Transition to Adulthood (TAP)

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Equitable Standards for Transitions to Adulthood for Youth in Care Key Supports Checklist (CWLC)

 September 12, 2024

This checklist can help organizations who want to use the Equitable Standards to guide local advocacy efforts and supports for youth in and from care.

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Report: Staying Put & Reducing the Risk of Homelessness (Centre for Homelessness Impact)

 August 20, 2024

Learn how this approach reduces the risk of homelessness in care leavers.

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Youth Perspectives on FNS Wraparound Supports (Homeless Hub)

 August 15, 2024

This blog explores the impact of the The Family and Natural Supports FNS intervention’s wraparound approach and how it addresses some unique issues youth have faced.

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The Family and Natural Supports (FNS) Approach to Preventing Youth Homelessness

 July 2, 2024

Research shows that youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness have better outcomes when their family and natural supports are engaged in their lives. The FNS can be a consideration for youth transition to adulthood program (TAP) as well as early intervention for those vulnerable to or experiencing homelessness

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CFS Rate Schedule Reflecting Increases for Foster, Kinship and Other Caregivers Effective June 1, 2024

 June 1, 2024

Caregiver rates will be increasing June 1, 2024, by 4.2 per cent as per the Caregiver Rate Schedule and will be adjusted on an annual basis starting on January 1.

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Alberta Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP)

 May 23, 2024

The Transition to Adulthood Program will provide young adults with targeted services they choose based on their goals and dreams for their future. Additional supports will be provided, which will focus on supports and services the young adult needs to successfully transition into adulthood.

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Housing First For Youth Vs. Housing First: What’s the Difference in Models?

 May 13, 2024

To understand the differences between HF4Y and HF, it’s important to understand why a youth-focused program is needed in the first place.

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The New Normal” for Youth Transitioning out of the Child Welfare System

 May 10, 2024

Examining how we can make changes to the age cut-offs mandated for young people transitioning out of public institutions and systems is a critical part of preventing and ending youth homelessness

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Alberta Affordable Housing Online Tool Supporting Youth Transition to Adulthood

 May 9, 2024

The tool can also be used by family members, nonprofit organizations, and social service agencies to help others access housing information and affordable housing solution

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