Mentorship program aims to help children who 'age out' of CFS care - Canada

"Former foster kids who can’t keep a job, who run into debt or find themselves out on the street may not have parents to turn to -- but the province hopes a new program unveiled Tuesday will get them the help they need to get back on their feet.

"Family Services Minister Jennifer Howard told an audience of social workers and counsellors at the Canadian Mental Health Association’s offices in Winnipeg that the province is partnering up with a series of existing community services to create a new network for former foster kids..."

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/Mentorship-program-aims-to-help-children-who-age-out-of-foster-care-212971011.html

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