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:
$111,500.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 20, 2018 - Mar 19, 2021
Description:
This 48-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.
The additional funding will support and will fill missing gaps in original consultation by connecting with other groups representing the Canadian diversity (Black, Indigenous and gender diverse) who are aging out/or have already aged of the child welfare system in Ontario and Manitoba and will allow Adoption Council of Canada to undertake a national symposium.
Organization:
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Expected Results:
Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2B 7E9
Reference Number:
001-2020-2021-Q3-00053
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
Oct 29, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
Adoption Council of Canada
Program:
Women's Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality.
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