In this episode, Dylan from Fostering Change speaks with former youth in care Ashley and Adil with the Adoptive Families Association of BC about transitioning from the system, and some visions for a better alternative.With support of the Fostering Change campaign at First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition-----Featuring the following track…

In this episode, hosts Ashley M., Ashley C., Dylan, Nathaniel, K.T., Vincent and Jenna from the Adoptive Families Association of BC talk about the healthy boundaries that support a youth in care to thrive.Hear stories, anecdotes, and wit from some of the smartest youth from care in our community! -----The Basket by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.b…

In this episode, Shae speaks with Dylan Cohen, who works now with First Call on policy advocacy campaigning with youth in and from government care in BC, and Kris Archie, one of the architects of the Vancouver Foundation's Fostering Change initiative.-----Terms, people and projects mentioned in this episodeFostering Change | Vancouver Foundation (w…

This week a new Minister of Children and Family Development will be announced by the new provincial government. Many hope it will be MLA Melanie Mark, but at the same time MCFD is a thankless portfolio most people wouldn't wish on their enemy. Regardless of who is appointed: what are your expectations for him or her?-----Terms, people and projects …

With a new host and a first guest for As Word Spreads, the podcast returns with Rachel Malek, who shares her recent experience working with the University Women's Club of Vancouver to get people around the province thinking about youth who age out of foster care in BC, and what support is needed as they turn 19.Publications mentioned in this episod…

Christmas presents a dilemma for many youth in foster care: do I stay or do I go "home" to my birth parents? And what if your foster family wants you out for the holidays so they can be with their "real" kids?Fortunately, as our hosts reveal, the holidays also bring a chance to bring foster and birth families together for reunification that foster …

In this pilot episode of As Word Spreads, a presentation of First Call, our three hosts talk about their audience, future segments for this podcast, and debate the pros and cons of extending support to youth who age out of foster care in British Columbia to age 25.DisclaimerViews expressed in this podcast belong to individuals themselves, and do no…