He had spent the previous four years in the child-welfare system living first in a foster home, then a group home. According to the province, just under 12,000 children and youth are in the child-welfare system. Jill Dunlop, the associate minister of children and women's issues, says the government wants children to meet key milestones before they leave care. 1:07Under the current system, some young people who leave care are eligible for financial assistance until age 21 and other supports until 24. StepsStones helps youths who leave care secure housing, complete education and build support networks based on their interests.

Source: CBC News March 02, 2021 10:00 UTC