Office of the Child and Youth Advocate

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SPECIAL REPORT: YOUTH AGING OUT OF CARE

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate has released a Special Report on the issue of youth aging out of care.  The office consulted with youth ages 17-21 who were aging out of care/support services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act as well as professionals who provide them with supports.  Click the link above to hear what they had to say!

 

National Child Day Art Contest Winners

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate celebrated National Child Day on November 20th by hosting an Art Contest to promote the Rights of Children and Youth.  The Art Contest is now CLOSED, we received nearly 300 submissions!

Click here Art Contest to see the list of winners! 

 

Welcome

The most important thing to know is that you must be a young person receiving services through the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, the Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act or the Youth Justice Act before we can get involved.  If you are receiving services and you are not sure if we can help you with a problem, please call us and ask

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News from our office      

  • News release: Child and Youth Advocate releases Special Report on youth aging out of care
  • News release: National Child Day celebrated with a song and art contest
  • News release: 2011-12 Annual Report released
  • News release: Child and Youth Advocate designated independent officer of the Legislature  

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Advocacy Services

toll-free: (800) 661-3446
southern: (403) 297-8435
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