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CTV News
5 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
N.B. government to spend $1.2 million to support youth in care
New Brunswick's provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa, Monday July 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld The New Brunswick government is increasing the monthly financial support received by young people in the Youth Engagement and Young Adult Services program. The province announced Wednesday it would up its overall spending by nearly $1.2 million to support people aged 16 to 26 in care. That translates to a 19 per cent increase per person, or an extra $163 to $259 each month, beginning June 1. 'Every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed,' said Social Development Minister Cindy Miles in a news release. 'This investment is an intentional step to help youth and young adults thrive by giving them the support they need when they need it most – whether that's finishing their education, finding stable housing or entering the workforce.' The province says the program also provides like-skills training, mental health support and housing stability services with a goal of: reducing the number of young people relying on social assistance or experiencing homelessness increasing high school and post-secondary completion helping young people find long-term, meaningful employment 'This kind of investment is foundational for youth who have experienced care to achieve a stable transition to adulthood; it acknowledges the unique barriers they face and helps create a more equitable future,' said Melanie Doucet, director and project lead for the National Council of Youth in Care Advocates. 'Youth in and from care deserve a starting point that is equitable and above the poverty line and allows them to pursue their interests and dreams so that they can grow into thriving adults.' For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTV News
17-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
WECYAC hosts discussion on Rising Youth Abuse and Crime in Windsor-Essex
The Windsor Essex Child/Youth Advocacy Centre, seen on May 16, 2024. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor)
CBS News
15-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Mental Health Action Day energizes communities in Denver committed to emotional health
It is Mental Health Action Day, a day where CBS colleagues around the country join together with MTV to champion all the ways people are taking action for mental health for themselves, their loved ones, and the community. In Denver's La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhood, young people with Youth on Record spent the day doing a "Mental Health First Aid" training. Among the topics discussed was the "A-S-K" method: Acknowledge - Support - and Keep in Touch. Research has shown that social connection is the strongest protective factor to prevent depression. The American Psychiatric Association found that people with high social support have a 63% lower risk of depression, compared to those with low social support. CBS Thursday's training was aimed at empowering young people to support their peers and neighbors. Moses Graytower embodies the mission of Youth on Record. The organization provides studio space where young people can play, perform and record music. The aim is to help creatives find their voice and value. Moses was quite young when he discovered his talent. He said, "If I could sing songs for people, I could probably make them feel good too. And I remember learning covers on youtube and singing them for my friends at recess every single day." CBS Now an integral part of this creative community, Moses says Youth on Record has made all the difference, "I never feel alone. You know, as an independent artist, it's really easy to feel like it's you versus everybody you know, you versus the institution, you versus the progress that you think you should be making. I come here, it's, there's people who have my back. You know, I have plenty of mentors who I owe truly my life to." Moses took part in Mental Health Action Day. Youth on Record's Mental Health and Wellness Manager Gavrielle Reyes said, "How can we teach them some tools and tricks that'll allow for them to better care for themselves? How can we empower them with language so that they can be reliable narrators for their own experiences?" Moses looks forward to having more tools to help others address emotions and challenges. He's grateful to Youth on Record - and calls it a big family that wants to see you win. "They were there for me in really hard times, and they let me know everything was gonna be okay, that I'm on my path, and I'm doing it exactly the way that it's supposed to be done," added Moses. CBS CBS Colorado, together with our parent company Paramount and M-T-V, provided a grant to Youth on Record to make the day's activities possible. CBS Colorado's Karen Leigh spent the afternoon meeting participants and attending the concert culminating the Action Day.
BBC News
07-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Teen anxiety means fewer in work or study in Dorset, report says
Teen anxiety means fewer in work or study - report 10 minutes ago Share Save Trevor Bevins Local Democracy Reporting Service Share Save PA Some young people are struggling with social interaction, according to the report The number of teenagers not in work or education in Dorset is on the rise, partly due to poor emotional wellbeing or anxiety, councillors have been told. Figures showed 4% of 16 and 17-year-olds were not in employment, education or training (NEET) in December - up from 3.1% in 2023. A report to Dorset Council's People and Health Scrutiny Committee said more young people appeared to be struggling with social interaction. It said, of 322 young people classed as NEET in December, 64 had since been supported back into employment, education or training. The meeting on Tuesday was told the increase in NEETs followed a national trend and the county's highest number was in Weymouth and Portland. The committee heard that difficulties for young people in rural areas were also compounded by a lack of public transport. Dorset Council There were 100 young people classed as NEET in the Weymouth and Portland area The report said: "The Education, Employment and Training Re-engagement Team increasingly find young people who are not in employment, education or training are struggling with social interaction, can be reluctant to engage face to face and some even find it difficult to have cameras on during online training. "These young people have a range of needs, some of which are medical or diagnosed, whereas others are young people struggling with their emotional wellbeing." The council's work has included drop-in sessions at schools, outreach work in the community and working in partnership with voluntary sector organisations. Head of commissioning for family help Simon Fraiz-Brown, who compiled the report, said Dorset Council had also increased the number of targeted youth workers from eight to 22, funded by the government's Pathfinder Programme. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X, or Instagram. More on this story Graduates turned down by supermarkets as vacancies drop
