You're 19, officially an adult. Happy birthday. Now get out of the house.
As parents, few of us would take such a brutal approach. Yet in our role as citizens that is exactly the style we adopt toward teenagers ‘in care’ of the Crown -- for whom the government is, institutionally speaking, their legal ‘parent.'
An excellent report by Pieta Woolley, on the lack of support for youth in care who “age out.” You can read the rest here.
The community social sector could help these youths make the transition into adulthood successfully, with the kinds of supports all young people need and deserve.
Let the candidates in this election know you think it’s important.
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