$575,000 to support youths in the care of the DYP transitioning to adulthood in Quebec

October 28, 2024

The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a critical point that brings many challenges. This situation is all the more true for youths in the care of the DYP who often don’t have enough of a social safety net to take on this new stage of life. To bolster this support, the Fondation des jeunes de la DPJ is proud to announce $575,000 in financial assistance to 17 initiatives spearheaded by different organizations and foundations across Quebec.

These projects are part of the Fondation’s “Transitioning Towards an Autonomous Life” program to support youths aged 16 to 25, who are or were under the care of the youth protection system. These 17 projects provide support in several aspects of young people’s lives: develop their independent living, help them transition from school to work, encourage them to stay in school, provide psychosocial support and develop their skills.

17 initiatives supported across Quebec

The 17 selected initiatives make a huge difference in the lives of youths. Here are the projects by category of action.

Meeting basic needs

Providing psychosocial support and putting youths in contact with resources

Fostering housing stability and facilitating independent living

  • Jeunes en transition – Youth in transition – RRSSS du Nunavik, Nord-du-Québec
  • Accompagnement vers l’autonomie socioprofessionnelle et résidentielle (support toward social-professional and housing independence) – Maison Marie Frédéric, Capitale-Nationale
  • Soutien à la première expérience en logement (support with the first housing experience) – Hébergement jeunesse Le Tournant, Montreal
  • Suivi post-hébergement (post-housing follow-up) – Gîte Jeunesse, Capitale-Nationale
  • Projet transition (transition project) – En Marge 12-17, Montreal

Helping youths develop their skills, find a job, and achieve positive social inclusion outcomes

Expanding collaborations to support the transition of youths in care of the DYP

We’re firmly committed to providing essential support to youths in the care of the DYP who are on their journey to independence, by collaborating with regional players working in the field all over Quebec. Year after year, thanks to the support of our generous donors, we’re in a position to support promising initiatives that have a lasting impact on the daily life and future of youths in the care of the DYP.

Fabienne Audette
Managing Director, Fondation des jeunes de la DPJ

This third year of holding a call for proposals was a tremendous success, having received 53 submissions. The 17 projects selected are in various regions of Quebec, proving the Fondation’s commitment to addressing the pressing needs of youths in the care of the DYP, in Montreal and throughout the province.

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From Montréal to you

The Fondation des jeunes de la DPJ’s mission is to change how youths in care see their future by giving them the courage and confidence to believe in a world of possibilities. Since 1998, the Fondation has been supporting young people of the DYP by providing help that complements provincial services and enables specific and personalized needs to be met rapidly. Deeply rooted in Montreal, our Foundation extends its impact beyond the city through meaningful collaboration with regional partners. Together, united in purpose, we can amplify our efforts to inspire change near and far.

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