The Saskatchewan Youth in Care and Custody Network (SYICCN) is asking the Ministry of Social Services to put a halt on aging young people out of government care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Saskatchewan, young people can transition out of government care between the ages of 16 to 21, depending on their agreement.
They do have the option to apply for an extension of support under Section 56 of the Child and Family Services Act, but Richard Rothenburger with SYICCN said not every young person gains access to that.
The SYICCN is also asking the government to check in on young people who have transitioned out of care in the last year and make sure they are OK during these times of uncertainty. “I’m talking to young people every day and they