RESOURCES FOR YOUTH
RESOURCES FOR YOUTH
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NB Youth in Care Network (A program of Partners for Youth )
Uniting youth who understand what it is like to grow up in the Provincial Foster Care system
NB Youth in Care Network (A program of Partners for Youth )
Uniting youth who understand what it is like to grow up in the Provincial Foster Care system
The NB Youth in Care Network seeks to connect youth to develop a sense of belonging and leadership among youth in the provincial care system.
The goal of the network is to unite youth in the province who understand what it is like to grow up in the system in New Brunswick. We help young people fit in, feel connected, have a voice, and thrive during and aftercare. NBYICN is filled with strong members and leaders who want to work towards building a better system.
If a youth wants to be part of the New Brunswick Youth in Care Network, they can self-refer, have a guardian, foster parent, kinship parent, home staff, or social worker fill out the intake form.
Youth-in-Care-Network-Intake-Form
Once the form is received, the youth will receive a link to the private New Brunswick Youth in Care Network Facebook group and they can join if they have social media.
For referrals regarding the New Brunswick Youth in Care Network, please contact Lianne Comeau at lcomeau@partnersforyouth.ca or Brittany Tabor at btabor@partnersforyouth.ca
Youth Works (A program of Partners for Youth )
Career development, entrepreneurship, employability skills training, internships, work placements, and job training support to youth ages 15-29 currently or previously in care.
Youth Works (A program of Partners for Youth )
Career development, entrepreneurship, employability skills training, internships, work placements, and job training support to youth ages 15-29 currently or previously in care.
Provides support for individuals and within group sessions in the areas of career development, entrepreneurship, employability skills training, internships, work placements, and job training support to youth ages 15-29 who are currently or have been in care. We also accept 14-year-olds into the program so they can start thinking about the future in regard to work, employment, mental health, etc.
The goal of the program is to help youth in care make a successful transition from education to sustainable employment or further education. Advocacy in regards to housing, rides to food banks, applications for housing, birth certificates and SIN numbers, etc. are also available through this program.
The group sessions typically range from 1-5 or up to 8 sessions; once a week or every two weeks depending on availability and can be conducted in a group (classroom) setting or individually. The program is delivered in small groups or one-on-one.
Our youth works program covers sessions such as:
- Future Readiness
- Self-Concept
- Knowing Yourself
- Career Exploration
- Employability Skills
- Applying for Work
- Job Interviews
- Keeping a job
For referrals regarding our Youth Works program, please contact our Program Manager, Suzanne Laver at slaver@partnersforyouth.ca
Once the form is completed and sent to Suzanne, she will assign the youth to one of our five Youth Works staff.
Comfort Kits ( A program of Partners for Youth )
Comfort Kits for children and youth ages 0-18 who are in care or coming into care
Comfort Kits ( A program of Partners for Youth )
Comfort Kits for children and youth ages 0-18 who are in care or coming into care
Partners for Youth has partnered with the Children's Aid Foundation of Canada to distribute Comfort Kits for children and youth ages 0-18 who are in care, coming into care, and for families which includes emergency needs such as food, grocery gift cards, support of online educational learning for children, books, toys, and personal needs.
For referrals regarding our Comfort Kit program, please contact Lianne Comeau at lcomeau@partnersforyouth.ca
PFY Connect (A program of Partners for Youth )
Counselling therapy for youth 14-24 connected in some capacity to the NB Care system
PFY Connect (A program of Partners for Youth )
Counselling therapy for youth 14-24 connected in some capacity to the NB Care system
PFY Connect supports timely access to counselling therapy for youth ages 14 to 24 that have been connected in some capacity to the Provincial Care system. Up to 8 sessions of counselling therapy can be provided free of charge.
A youth in need of support will make an initial connection to our designated staff team which includes a social worker —through a simple referral process. They will then be assessed to ensure the appropriate counselling need is met and then PFY staff will reach out on behalf of the youth to a licensed counseling therapist and make the first appointment for the consenting youth.
Follow-up will occur with the youth from PFY to confirm the appointment and address any barriers to attending, such as transportation.
PFY Connect – Partners For Youth
Stay in School – Tutoring Support ( A program of Partners for Youth )
To support children and youth aged 6-18 who are educationally at-rish children and to meet their academic goals and reach their learning potential through tutoring
Stay in School – Tutoring Support ( A program of Partners for Youth )
To support children and youth aged 6-18 who are educationally at-rish children and to meet their academic goals and reach their learning potential through tutoring
The Stay in School Program is made possible through a gift from Scotiabank to the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada and is designed to support children and youth in care and/or involved with child welfare achieve academic success and recognize their current efforts and achievements.
Eligibility
Children or youth who are:
Interacting with or being served by a child welfare organization either in the community or in permanent care, temporary care, kinship care, customary care etc.
Aged 6 to 18
In need of education support (tutoring, encouragement/ incentives to stay in school or recognize achievements like graduation or other financial needs)
Recommended by teacher, principal, social worker or agency staff and approved by a supervisor
Tutoring
To support educationally at-risk children and youth to meet their academic goals and reach their learning potential through tutoring.
Funds may be provided for tutoring in many different subjects and tutoring formats including Individual sessions with professional tutors, Peer tutoring, Group tutoring, and Registration fees for community-based programs using trained volunteer tutors.
Amounts spent per child/youth could vary depending on the arrangement and length of time tutoring is required. One hour weekly is the norm for the purchase of professional tutoring. One school term of funding is also the norm but is subject to renewal based upon the student’s progress and available funding.
**Limited Funding Available
Tutoring Intake Form
To apply, please send a completed Application Form to the Francophone NBYICN Coordinator, Lianne Comeau via email at lcomeau@partnersforyouth.ca, fax at 506-462-0328 or by phone at 506-462-0323 ext.3. If you have any questions about the program, please do not hesitate to communicate with Lianne Comeau
Health and Well-being Fund (A program of Partners for Youth )
This Fund offers supports to current and former youth in care under the age of 28 with health related costs such as dental, eye care, physio, occupational therapy etc...
Health and Well-being Fund (A program of Partners for Youth )
This Fund offers supports to current and former youth in care under the age of 28 with health related costs such as dental, eye care, physio, occupational therapy etc...
PFY can assist and have funding available for various health needs of children and youth in and from care. The fund helps to fill the gaps for those who are under the age of 28 years of age and are involved with child welfare, at risk in the community, in temporary care, kinship care, in permanent care, or former youth in care at the time of request.
Funding is available for health needs such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, counselling, eye care, dental care, prescriptions, and medical equipment.
Government of New Brunswick – Free Tuition Program
The Government of New Brunswick’s tuition program helps post-secondary students afford post-secondary education at a public college or university in New Brunswick. Though this program is not specific to youth in care, it applies to students with the greatest financial needs.New Brunswick Foster Families Association Scholarship
This scholarship provides up to $400 for youth in foster care aiming to continue their education.Partners For Youth – Rosemary McCain McMillin Scholarship
A scholarship for youth in/from care in New Brunswick that covers up to $5,000 of the cost of post-secondary tuition and fees.Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada post-secondary scholarships
Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada post-secondary scholarships award young people $5000 for each academic year until they finish their program (to a maximum of 7 years from their program start) through a once-yearly competitive application.
Youth Space.ca
A free online crisis & emotional support chat service for youth under 30 across Canada.Bridge the Gapp
Emergency mental health servicesThe Link Program
Program available from grade 6 to 12. If you’re looking for answers to your questions or you’re experiencing a difficult situation. The Link Program is here for you.
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