Below you will find a list of our services, available exclusively to our members. Please note that except for our holiday party and social events, our services are for members who have left, or are in the process of leaving care (i.e. those aged 16 years + ) To access our services or learn more, please call or write to us at services@carejeunesse.org
Member Services
Scholarship
CARE Jeunesse's yearly scholarship program supports youth with lived experience in care by providing financial assistance to help them pursue post-secondary education or vocational training. The program recognizes resilience and encourages academic and personal growth through annual awards.
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Applications open in early summer and will be announced on our socials, be sure to follow us to keep up to date!
Free phone with two years of service
Telus' Mobility for Good program is offering a free phone with two years of free service to youth ageing out of foster care. If you are interested in applying, feel free to write to us and we will be happy to provide you with the letter required to sign up on the Telus website accessible below:
Emergency Gift Cards
Need a hand this month? CARE Jeunesse is offering all of our alumni members up to two emergency gift cards per year as long as quantities permit.
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We offer grocery/department store cards, pharmacy cards and restaurant cards, so be sure to indicate which one you need. Please also let us know if you have children and your current mailing address.
Tax Clinic
Every year from the end of March, CARE Jeunesse offers a free tax service for all our members.
Missed this year's clinic? Don't worry! Our amazing volunteer accountant provides ongoing service via email throughout the year.
Holiday Party
Every December, all CARE Jeunesse members with lived experience in care are invited to celebrate the holidays with us.
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Join the CARE Jeunesse family—and bring yours too—for a festive holiday meal, fun activities, gifts, and more! We can’t wait to see you there.
Social Activities
Here at Centre Amitié, Ressources et Entraide pour la Jeunesse, we believe in the importance of spending time together. Throughout the year, we offer a variety of activities, workshops and events for you to meet the community.
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For more information check out our Events page, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on our social media!
Luggage Program
CARE Jeunesse offers free luggage to youth leaving care. If you or a youth you work with is preparing to make this transition and you would like to participate, please write to us at services@carejeunesse.org
Please note that our luggage distribution can also be accompanied by a free information session with CARE Jeunesse (complete with pizza!). If you work with groups of youth about to age out of care and would like to benefit, please be sure to let us know!
Fondation DPJ Emergency Fund Program
Once per year, alumni of care members in need can apply for emergency financial assistance! This program can help you cover the costs of school, transportation, bills and many other unexpected expenses.
This program is made possible thanks to the support of the Fondation des jeunes de la DPJ. For more information about this program and how to apply, please email us at services@carejeunesse.org
Advocacy Program
CARE Jeunesse continuously works hard to partner with various committees and government officials to advocate for the needs and rights of care experienced youth. Together, we are working towards creating positive change and strengthening the voices of those we serve.
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If you are interested in learning more about our advocacy efforts, please reach out to us at direction@carejeunesse.org