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Mentorship Program | Permanency. ca Supporting Children and Youth in and from Canada's Child Welfare System Program and Grant Details The Child and Youth Permanency Council of Canada, in partnership with ESDC’s Canada Service Corps , is delivering a mentorship program for children and youth in and from the Canadian child welfare system.
CYPCC will offer a micro-grant of up to $5,000 to the lead mentee/participant to design a service project that meets the needs of their community. The Mentorship Program will support BIPOC youth, LGBTQ2S+ youth, youth living with disabilities, youth from low-income households, or youth living with barriers to their socio-economic security.
Mentors participating in the program are generally older youth in and from the child welfare system between 25 to 30 years of age who will support younger youth (mentees/participants) between 15 - 24 years of age to deliver a service project.
Service projects could look like, but are not limited to: • starting a community cupboard • developing a community garden • hosting a cultural workshop (beading, blankets, etc.) • starting a community newsletter, blog, podcast, etc. • teaching a financial literacy workshop, • hosting a community event Youth participation in the mentorship program will help them establish safe, supportive, and nurturing relationships; develop life skills, meaningfully engage in their communities; and become effective agents of change.
The Mentorship Program began in May 2024. “I wanted to learn about traditional Inuit tattoos. Talking to artists allowed me to take in a lot of knowledge around it.
I also learned about the business side of things, like how to do invoices, who you want to know when trying to create programs like this. I learned more than at school [they are in a business program at school].
” - Anonymous Western Arctic Youth Collective led and designed by children and youth in and from Canada's Child Welfare System Hoops and Hopes Basketball Camp Our Partners & Collaborators Our work is strengthened through partnerships with organizations across Canada that are dedicated to improving outcomes for children and youth.
Collaborators such as Natural Kids Movement, the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa, A Way Home Canada, and SYICCN help support advocacy, resources, and community initiatives.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Youth aged 15-24 in and from Canada's child welfare system. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Mentorship Program Micro-Grants is funded by Child and Youth Permanency Council of Canada. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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