Children and Youth in Care Day
Be there for kids in care!
The journey for current and former children and youth in care requires strength, bravery, and resilience in the face of adversity. Children and Youth in Care Day is an opportunity to show our children in care that our community is here for them, we hear them and that we are a part of their Circle of Care.
Tikinagan shares the sacred responsibility held by parents, extended family and community members to care for children. When a child comes into care, it is important for each child to be part of a network of caring people. Every person who has an interest in the care of a child is asked to become a member of the child’s Circle of Care.
The Circle of Care may include the child’s parents and siblings, extended family members, the First Nation Chief and Council, Elders, the school principal and teachers, workers from other community resources, Foster Parents and other caregivers, and Tikinagan workers and supervisors. Although each has a different role in the Circle, the success of a child’s emotional security depends on teamwork. By working together in mutual cooperation and respect, a circle of healing will surround the child.
Children and Youth in Care Day was created because of the tireless efforts of young people in and from care and the stories and experiences they shared through the My Real Life Book report.
Children and Youth in Care Day is an opportunity to acknowledge children and youth in and from care for their strengths and unique identities. This day allows agencies like Tikinagan to build better networks of support by increasing participation of community members and partners so that children and youth in and from care feel supported and thrive. It also helps to destigmatize views about children and youth in and from care by increasing awareness and understanding with the public.
Although the day is acknowledged on May 14, Tikinagan is encouraging its 30 First Nation communities it serves to honour children and youth through the entire month of May.
Goals for Children and Youth In Care Day
Goal #1 of Children and Youth in Care Day is to acknowledge children and youth in and from care for their strengths and unique identities.
Goal #2 of Children and Youth in Care Day is to build better networks of support by increasing participation of community members and partners so that children and youth in and from care feel supported and thrive.
Goal #3 of Children and Youth in Care Day is to destigmatize views about children and youth in and from care by increasing awareness and understanding with the public.
“How we stay safe” – Coming into care with Tikinagan Child & Family Service (Book)
“How we stay safe” – Coming into care with Tikinagan Child & Family Service (Book)Former youth in care Tyleen Strang says Tikinagan’s new book will help children and youth in care understand that there are caring adults who will support their connections to culture, community, and family.
Released digitally as part of Children and Youth in Care Day in May, the 24-page resource, How We Stay Safe: Coming into care with Tikinagan Child & Family Services, will help young readers gain an understanding of the changes that may occur while transitioning into care and recognize safe and unsafe behaviours.
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