“Every year, about 800 to 1,000 so-called Crown wards ‘age out’ of care at either age 18 or 21. About 16 per cent of 16- and 17-year-olds live independently with minimal support at a time when most Canadian youth do not begin to live independently until well into their 20s”

Monsebraaten, Laurie (2017), “Ontario urged to track foster kids after they leave care”, online: Toronto Star

Help for Financial Literacy

  • https://www.cafdn.org/for-youth/financial-literacy-online-training/

    Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada: Online Course

    This online course covers the basics of budgeting, banking and financial services, saving, credit, debt, and debt repayment & creditors

    (416) 923-0924

  • https://www.nwac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Financial-health-wealth-layout-print2.pdf

    Native Womens’ Association of Canada

    NWAC provides information and a guide on financial planning and management.

We want to help people aging out by providing a measure of dignity and support that communicates that we see them.