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Services are available to help youth support themselves to live on their own, access counselling, and other supports and programs.

The Ready Set Go program provides supports for young people in the care of or leaving the care of a Children’s Aid Society. Youth can contact their society worker for more information about the programs available.

Here are some programs available:

For more information about supports for youth, please visit this link.

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Support for youth independence

Ready Set Go

The Ready Set Go (RSG) program launched in 2023, replacing the Continue Care & Support for Youth (CCSY) program. RSG aims to provide youth transitioning out of care with the supports needed to transition successfully from care to adulthood.

Eligibility for the RSG Program

You are eligible if you were:

  • In Extended Society Care on your 18th birthday
  • In a formal Customary Care Agreement or Voluntary Youth Services Agreement (VYSA) immediately prior to your 18th  birthday
  • In Extended Society Care then placed in the legal custody of a caregiver through a court order until your 18th birthday
  • Married before the age of 18 and in Extended Society Care or placed in the legal custody of a caregiver, immediately before your marriage

And you agree to sign an RSG Agreement and Youth Plan.

Learn more about the Ready Set Go Program (RSG) here.

 

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