BC Government expanding supports for youth transitioning out of government care

VICTORIA – Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development, announced changes today to the support that children in government child care will receive after they turn 19.

“Young people transitioning from government care deserve to have the same support, guidance and time to grow that their peers rely on,” said Dean, “That’s why we’re moving away from the broken system we inherited to support stronger transitions for all youth aging out of care, not just a few.”

Budget 2022 sets aside money for more comprehensive support for children in government care to transition towards independence.

The new funding will provide support until the age of 27 that includes new financial supplement, no limits earnings exemption, help with housing, enhanced life skills and mental health programs.