Ontario Connecting Youth Leaving Care with Supports to Succeed

The government announced a $68 million investment in a new program that connects youth in the child welfare system with additional services and supports to help them succeed after leaving care. The Ready, Set, Go program, launching on April 1, 2023, will provide youth transitioning out of care with the life skills and financial supports they need to pursue post secondary education, skilled trades training and employment opportunities.

The new program includes requirements for Children’s Aid Societies to prepare youth to exit their care with important skills, including:

-Bank account set up

-Grocery shopping and cooking

-Financial literacy

-Resume building and job application

-Volunteering and community opportunities

-Cultural activities

-Skilled trades pathways

-Post-secondary applications