StepStones for Youth

Must-Watch Discussion: Is Ontario's Child Welfare System Working?     TVO Today's flagship program The Agenda with Steve Paikin recently brought together leading voices in child welfare to address the crucial question: Is Ontario’s Child Welfare System Working? The panel features Solomon Owoo (CEO of OACAS), Irwin Elman (President of Defence for Children International Canada), Kiaras Gharabaghi (Dean at TMU’s Faculty of Community Services), and Irene Tomatuk (Executive Director of Payukotayno: James and Hudson Bay Family Services). Together, they explore the system’s challenges, gaps, and the urgent need for reform to support youth in and from foster care.    This conversation is essential for anyone passionate about advocating for change within Ontario's child welfare system. Let’s continue pushing for solutions to improve outcomes for all youth. 🌱    Click here to watch now: https://lnkd.in/gTKTgdUn    #StepStonesforYouth #childwelfare #fostercare #SystemicChange #YouthAdvocacy 

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At StepStones for Youth, our mission is to support vulnerable children, youth, and families in our community. That’s why we will wear purple for #DressPurpleDay2024. This campaign exists to raise awareness that we all have a role to play in supporting those who are facing challenges and to call on the Ontario government to do more to support those who need it most.    Find out more at oacas.org/dresspurpleday and join us!  #DressPurpleDay #StepStonesForYouth #OACAS #childwelfare #nonprofit

Our very own Liora Sobel and Heather O'Keefe, will be speaking at the National Conference on Ending Homelessness hosted by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH24) on October 30 during the session, “Serving vulnerable youth populations, 2SLGBTQ+, mothers and foster care.” Their presentation will focus on the best practices for working with youth in and from foster care, addressing homelessness among this vulnerable population and how differentiated programming and intervention is essential to best supporting them.     CAEH24 will be taking place this year in Ottawa from October 29 – 31. As homelessness rises across the country, this conference brings together advocates, front-line workers, and leaders from coast to coast to learn, connect, and share solutions.    You can attend the conference virtually or in person if you’re in Ottawa. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/earnJD9F    #CAEH24 #StepStonesForYouth #FosterCare #childwelfare #homelessness #conference

Thank you, Tamara Haberman, for attending our Foster Care Unraveled event! We're so grateful for your support and for being a part of the important conversations surrounding foster care and child welfare. Together, we can continue working towards a future where every youth has the opportunity to thrive. 💜

It was a wonderful presentation Liora Sobel. Thanks to you and to StepStones for Youth for all you do

🎥 We’re 3 Days Away and almost at capacity – register for FREE ASAP! 🎥    We are so excited to see everyone this coming Monday at Innis Town Hall Theatre for a powerful evening as we explore the realities of foster care through a private screening of an impactful documentary, followed by an expert-led panel discussion and networking reception. Our panel discussion following the screening of Foster (2018) will focus on the film as a critical reference point to explore key issues in the child welfare system.     This is your last chance to get tickets before we sell out! Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with like-minded advocates, gain insights into the foster care system, and be part of a meaningful conversation.    📅 Date: Monday, October 21  📍 Location: Innis Town Hall Theatre, Toronto  ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM    Secure your spot now before it's too late: https://lnkd.in/eEgqwJ8f    #StepStonesforYouth #film #documentary #networking #nonprofit #Toronto

StepStones for Youth is so excited to be partnering with the Rendezvous with Madness Festival for our upcoming film screening "Foster Care Unraveled"!     The Rendezvous with Madness Festival is the first and largest arts and mental health festival in the world. Using art as the entry point to illuminate and investigate the realities and mythologies surrounding mental illness and addiction, the festival spotlights the human capacity for endurance in the face of great challenges. Please join us and Rendezvous with Madness on Monday, Oct 21st as we explore some of these issues in more detail particularly in the context of youth in and from foster care. We are nearly sold out so if you haven't registered yet, please make sure to do so as soon as possible! To learn more about Rendezvous with Madness: https://lnkd.in/eGJhRUS    #StepStonesforYouth #film #documentary #networking #nonprofit #RWMFest #Shinetogether

It is an honour to partner with StepStones for Youth! Congratulations on receiving this meaningful award! ✨

We are beyond proud to announce that, for the second year in a row, StepStones for Youth has been named a Five Star Charity and ranked in the Top 100 Charities of 2024 across Canada by Charity Intelligence! 🏅     Charity Intelligence’s assessment criteria include:  ✅ Financial Transparency  ✅ Results Reporting  ✅ Demonstrating Impact  ✅ Need for Funding  ✅ Cents to the Cause     Excelling in these criteria affirm our ongoing commitment to making a lasting difference in the lives of youth in and from the foster care system. Thanks to your support, we’re able to deliver high-impact programs while maintaining transparency and accountability in every dollar spent. Let’s continue working together to create better futures for young people. 💙    ✨ Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gbf9geq #StepStonesForYouth #childwelfare #socialservices #chairty #nonprofit #Toronto