REGINA — Advocates say Child and Youth in Care Week celebrates the power of youth voice.
Nov. 17-23 has been proclaimed Child and Youth in Care Week in Saskatchewan.
The Saskatchewan Youth in Care and Custody Network is a "by youth, for youth" community-based organization that provides services, support and advocacy for children and youth aged 14 to 24 who have been in multiple types of care or in custody including those who have been adopted.
"Child and Youth in Care Week is about celebrating the power of youth voice and amplifying the many achievements of young people in and from government care," Saskatchewan Youth in Care and Custody Network Executive Director Stephanie Bustamante said.
"It is an opportunity for every child and youth in and from government care to share their experiences, advocate for their rights and engage with their communities in meaningful ways."
As part of a multi-year youth engagement initiative, the Government of Saskatchewan incorporates feedback from children and youth with lived experience in care. Organizations like the Saskatchewan Youth in Care and Custody Network, along with the recently established Youth Advisory Teams, provide opportunities for youth to shape the province's child welfare policies, services and supports.
For more information about Saskatchewan Youth in Care and Custody Network, please visit: www.syiccn.ca.
