[SWAF-Potluck] Hi Everybody from Annie...

[Trina Rose]

Here's a link to info on former kids in care getting bursaries for
education. xo

http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2013-2017/2013CFD0013-001297.htm


On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 11:47 AM, Trina Rose <trina.rosecat at gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes, it is Vancouver Island University that is apparently waiving tuition
> for former kids in care.
>
> http://auntleahs.org/vancouver-island-university-waives-tuition-for-kids-in-care/
>
> If I hear more about the bursaries, I will post. I work for Aunt Leah's
> which is an org that supports kids aging out and young adults who were
> formerly in care. <3
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 11:19 AM, anna smith <annasmithmar at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> There is a demo at the Russian consulate tonight (Sept third) at 6;30 pm.
>> promoted by Speak Up. It is to protest the repression of gay people in
>> Russia right now. I think it will be well attended. Organizers suggest we
>> could wear red clothing and bring rainbow flags if possible....though some
>> of us might have some red clothes left from June...email me for more info.
>>
>> (and Happy Back to School...for some. I found out recently that there is
>> some financial support available for post secondary education to SOME
>> children/young adults who have spent time in government care in B.C. There
>> is a time limit - I think the support/bursary ends when the child reaches
>> 24 years old. More info could be obtained from high school and college
>> counsellors, the B.C. govt (try phoning Inquiry B.C.) or maybe, if you
>> trust them, a social worker or adoption case manager. I am not an expert on
>> this but recently found out about it though someone who works in
>> adoptions.....also read that one of of the colleges on Vancouver Island has
>> eliminated tuition for kids that have been in care, again I am not an
>> authority on this, but  it is worth looking into if you've had such
>> difficulties and children of that age.
>>
>> Annie
>>
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