04/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/17/2024 15:14
TORONTO - The Ontario government has introduced legislation today that, if passed, would further improve the safety, well-being and privacy of children and youth in care and other licensed out-of-home care settings.
"These changes represent a significant step towards achieving our government's vision of an Ontario where all children, youth, and families, including those in the child and youth services sector, have the resources and supports they need to succeed and thrive," said Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services.
The Supporting Children's Futures Act, 2024, and other proposed changes include:
These changes, if passed, build on the government's ongoing work to transform child and family services to improve children and youth well-being. This includes the new Ready, Set, Go program launched in April 2023 that connects youth in the child welfare system with the life skills and supports they need to pursue postsecondary education, skilled trades training and employment opportunities.
The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Education will also continue to work together to put in place resources, tools and personnel to help students and at-risk youth get the job skills they need to build a brighter future.
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