Youth in and from care can often face stressful and painful life experiences that lead to lasting impact on wellbeing, sense of safety, sense of self, and ability to regulate emotions and relationships.
There are a variety of financial and emotional supports available through Royal Roads, the community, and provincial and federal governments that provides supports to overcome these potential challenges on your educational journey.
Visit Financial Aid & Awards for a more fulsome list of awards for students, inclusive of varied backgrounds and interests.
Royal Roads supports
Provincial government supports
Federal Government supports
Community & other supports
Related publications, policies and guides
These things guide our work related to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
Royal Roads Statement of Principle As a public university, Royal Roads upholds the values of anti-racism, freedom of expression, and diversity. Read our policies related to supporting and upholding our values.
RRU’s Student Mental Health Framework identifies the value of a systemic approach to supporting student mental health so students can achieve their own academic potential and achieve their own educational goals.
Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy provides clear expectations for behaviour that supports a positively engaged learning environment.
To learn more about the experiences of youth in care and why these supports are important, check out this list of publications (pdf).
Definitions
Youth in Care
As defined by the Child, Family and Community Service Act, a youth in care is someone who is currently, or has received care from the Ministry of Children and Family Development or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency (DAA) through the Child, Family and Community Service Act for a minimum of twelve months (consecutive or accumulated) in any, or a combination, of the following categories:
- Continuing Custody Order pursuant to sections 41 (1) (d), 42.2 (4) (d) or (7) or 49 (4), (5) or 10 (a) of the Act
A protection order in which the court has assigned permanent custody of the child to the Director of Child Welfare (the Director).
- Temporary Custody Order
A protection order in which the court has assigned custody of the child to the Director on a temporary basis.
- Special Needs Agreement pursuant to section 7 of the Act
A parent of a child with special needs may voluntarily and temporarily agree to place the child in the care of the Director.
- Voluntary Care Agreement pursuant to section 6 of the Act
A parent voluntarily and temporarily places the child in the care of the Director
- Youth Agreement pursuant to section 12.2 of the Act
The Director enters into an agreement with a youth (ages 16 – 19) who needs assistance to live independently and cannot be re-established with family.
- Extended Family Plan pursuant to section 8 of the Act
A parent voluntarily and temporarily places the child in the care of an adult who has an established familial, relational, or cultural connection to the child.
- Permanent Transfer of Custody Order pursuant to section 54.01 or 54.1 of the Act
An order in which the court permanently transfers custody to another (non-parent) family member or another adult with an established relational or cultural connection to the child.
- Temporary Transfer of Custody pursuant to section 41(1)(b) of the Act
A protection order in which the court temporarily places the child in the custody of an adult, other than a parent, who has an established familial, relational, or cultural connection to the child.