Alberta's Child Advocate Del Graff (Photo: The Canadian Press)

By The Canadian Press

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Alberta’s child and youth advocate says better support needed for young adults

Nov 25, 2019 | 1:59 PM

CALGARY – Alberta’s child and youth advocate is urging better support for young adults who are no longer in government care.

A report released today outlines the cases of six people between 20 and 22 who died within nine months last year.

All had what are known as support and financial assistance agreements through Alberta Children’s Services.

Such agreements are meant to help with living expenses, accommodation, training, education and medical coverage for people between 18 and 24 who had been in government care.

Advocate Del Graff is recommending improved policy and practice guidelines, along with training and time for staff to support young adults.

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He also recommends that Children’s Services clearly outlines available support and that adequate and safe housing options be provided.