Children Affected by AIDS Foundation

Sun Life and Children's Aid Foundation of Canada partner to improve access to mental health programming for young people in government care

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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The funding will help launch the Sun Life Bright Futures Kids Wellness Program, a pan-Canadian mental health prevention initiative for young people living in government care.

Key Points: 
  • The funding will help launch the Sun Life Bright Futures Kids Wellness Program, a pan-Canadian mental health prevention initiative for young people living in government care.
  • "Children's Aid Foundation of Canada is doing critical work to expand access to mental health care across the country," said Jacques Goulet, President, Sun Life Canada.
  • "Mental health services have always been especially hard to access for youth involved in the child welfare system.
  • In 2023, Sun Life Canada pledged $3.7 million for youth mental health programming in at-risk or marginalized communities.

Children's Aid Foundation of Canada Closes the Market

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Monday, June 27, 2022
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TORONTO, June 27, 2022 /CNW/ - Representatives from Children's Aid Foundation of Canada joined Dani Lipkin, Director, Global Business Development, Toronto Stock Exchange, to celebrate the launch of the #TeddyBearAdventure and to close the market.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, June 27, 2022 /CNW/ - Representatives from Children's Aid Foundation of Canada joined Dani Lipkin, Director, Global Business Development, Toronto Stock Exchange, to celebrate the launch of the #TeddyBearAdventure and to close the market.
  • Children's Aid Foundation of Canada is the country's leading charity dedicated to standing up for children and families involved in the child welfare system and standing alongside youth with lived experiences.
  • Throughout July, supporters are encouraged to participate in the #TeddyBearAdventure by getting outdoors with colleagues, family and friends, posting a photo of their adventure on social media and donating to the Foundation's Teddy Bear Fund, which responds to the urgent needs of children, youth and families experiencing child welfare in Toronto.