EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES OF YOUTH FROM CARE
Child Welfare and Out-of-Home Care Research
Contributors
About
Funded by the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada and the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), this project explored the employment outcomes for young people who experienced out-of-home care within Ontario’s child welfare system and have since transitioned into the community. The project had a low barrier approach, and we used social media to recruit participants (ages 18-35), who completed an anonymous online survey. Our findings culminated in a report and are informing future YWL work.
Publications
Employment Outcomes of Youth from Care in Ontario
Cooke, K., King, B., Chowdhury, R., Begun, S., & Johnson, S. (2022). Employment Outcomes of Youth from Care in Ontario. Toronto, ON: Youth Wellness Lab, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto.
Mapping Disparities for Black Families in the Child Welfare System
In partnership with One Vision One Voice, this project maps disparities in the system for Black children, youth, and families and the impact of anti-Black racism in creating and sustaining them.
Developmental Disruptions: Adolescent Involvement in the Child Welfare System
This study examined why and how adolescents are entering the child welfare system in Ontario, with a special focus on identifying their unique needs.
Youth Consultation on the Transition from Care
The YWL team documented provincial consultations on youth transitioning from child welfare care, reflecting on youth participation, engagement, and partnerships.
