Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Aging out without a safety net: Addressing the Economic Insecurity of Young Women in Foster Care
Agreement Number:
NA17028
Agreement Value:
$446,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 23, 2018 -
Organization:
Status of Women Canada
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA
Reference Number:
GC-2018-Q4-022
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
13803 1596 RR0001
Additional Information:
Multi-year project
Recipient's Legal Name:
Adoption Council of Canada
Program:
Status of Women Canada
Program Purpose:
This 36-month project will identify and address key policies that create systemic barriers for young women aging out of foster care in five provinces and territories. These barriers include gaps in child welfare permanency planning, education, employment, housing, health care and the justice system.