Calling all Artists from Care!

Media partners in the Spotlight: Child Welfare (SCW) collaborative journalism project are interested in commissioning art/photos from youth with lived experience in “care.”

To support these connections, SCW is creating a directory of artists from “care.” Anyone who has lived through government “care” (e.g. foster care, youth agreements, etc.) can join the directory. For more information on the directory or to join, see the SCW’s Artists from Care Directory Form, located here.

Also, in case you missed it, Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada (CAFC) recently launched a Youth and Lived-Expert Business Directory. If you are a young person with lived experience of the child welfare system and running your own business, you can also promote this on our directory! To submit your business for inclusion, see CAFC’s Youth and Lived Expert-Led Business Directory Form, located here.

Apply for a free 2-day Trades training!

Are you 18+ with lived experience in the child welfare system? Discover your passion for Ontario’s skilled trades!

The Trades Ready Youth 2-Day Workshop entails:

  • Construction Industry Certifications
  • Hands-on training for entry-level Electrical apprentice skills (Wiring, VR, etc.)
  • Mentorship sessions
  • Networking opportunities

Coffee, light snacks and lunch will be provided. Hard hat and work boots included.

Date and Time: Feb. 4 and 5, 2025, 8 am – 4 pm

Address: IBEW Local 804 5158 Fountain St N, Breslau, ON

Register now at: Give the Trades a TRY! | Child Welfare PAC.

Are you a Lived Expert entrepreneur? Be featured on CAFC’s Youth-led Business Directory.

The Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada (CAFC) is giving the opportunity to all youth entrepreneurs with lived experience in the child welfare system to promote their businesses.

CAFC will be launching a directory of youth-led businesses at Stand Up For Kids Night – our annual recognition night – on June 20 that will be shared with supporters, donors, allies and other youth.

To submit your business for inclusion in the directory, please complete this form: https://lnkd.in/giDZ4-Wu. Click the link to submit your business or feel free to email cloc@cafdn.org if you have questions.