YOUTH RESOURCES
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.
Melanie Doucet Blog
Dr. Melanie Doucet has been working to improve the lives of youth in care across Canada for over 15 years, starting in her home province of New Brunswick, and now based in the unceded traditional territory of the Mohawk Nation in Montreal, Quebec. She is this year's recipient of the Ermin Cohen Compassion Award. She is a former youth in care, holds a PhD in Social Work, and is a passionate mentor to and advocate for youth involved in the child welfare system. Dr. Doucet is a renowned public and keynote speaker on the importance of equitably supporting youth in and from care from a rights-based and humane perspective and has organized panels with other youth in care alumni in various academic and community settings across the country. Dr. Doucet is also an award-winning researcher, leading collaborative, community-based, and arts-based projects with the youth in care community.
Current Themes Facing Youth in Care
Teen resource Centre
Programs for youth 16 to 24Youth Space
Chat for youth up to 30 for mental healthBridge 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.Youth Works
This program seeks to help current and former youth in care and at-risk youth who feel lost and overwhelmed when thinking of their career and employment future. It is intended primarily for youth who will
soon be entering adulthood and may require additional support to help guide them to a more successful future.