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Map of our Pilot Partners French to follow / en français suivra The Equitable Standards for Transitions to Adulthood for Youth in Care Evaluation Model was developed by Dr. Melanie Doucet (Project Lead) and the National Council of Youth in Care Advocates(NCYICA) in 2022. The Evaluation Model offers a step-by-step approach to assess fidelity to the Equitable Standards and create an Action Plan to meet them over time, so that youth in care across Canada can experience equitable

Several Canadian provinces have post-majority support programs* in place to assist youth in and from care as they transition...

The Equitable Standards for Transitions to Adulthood for Youth in Care Key Supports Checklist is an interactive and accessible PDF...

Radio-Canada Ohdio, Panorama, le 31 mars 2026. Un commissaire national à l'enfance et à la jeunesse : Mélanie Doucet. Radio-Canada Ohdio, Le café show, le 30 mars 2026. Devrait-on avoir un commissaire à l’enfance et à la jeunesse au Canada ? Gahagan, J., Kirby, D., Doucet, M. & Holland, M.R. (2026, March 25). The crisis of youth aging out of care is why Canada needs a children and youth commissioner. The Conversation Canada. Toronto Star, March 9, 2026. Ryan is 18 and h

The National Council of Youth in Care Advocates would like to recognize several organizations and jurisdictions from across...

In March 2020, First Voice Advocates and key allies from across the country joined forces to advocate for moratoriums on transitions...

Show your support for the Equitable Standards by sending a letter to your Member of Parliament (Federal) and your member of the...