A variety of financial and emotional supports are available to Former Youth in Care through the university, the community, and provincial and federal governments in support of a successful learning journey at Royal Roads.
Visit Financial Aid & Awards and Learning Resources for a full list of resources for students, inclusive of varied backgrounds, needs and interests.
Royal Roads supports
Provincial government supports
Federal Government supports
Community & other supports
Related publications, policies and guides
These things guide our work related to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
Royal Roads Statement of Principle As a public university, Royal Roads upholds the values of anti-racism, freedom of expression, and diversity. Read our policies related to supporting and upholding our values.
RRU’s Student Mental Health Framework identifies the value of a systemic approach to supporting student mental health so students can achieve their own academic potential and achieve their own educational goals.
Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy provides clear expectations for behaviour that supports a positively engaged learning environment.
To learn more about the experiences of youth in care and why these supports are important, check out this list of publications (pdf).
Definitions
Youth in Care
As defined by the Child, Family and Community Service Act, a youth in care is someone who is currently, or has received care from the Ministry of Children and Family Development or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency (DAA) through the Child, Family and Community Service Act for a minimum of twelve months (consecutive or accumulated) in any, or a combination, of the following categories:
- Continuing Custody Order pursuant to sections 41 (1) (d), 42.2 (4) (d) or (7) or 49 (4), (5) or 10 (a) of the Act
A protection order in which the court has assigned permanent custody of the child to the Director of Child Welfare (the Director).
- Temporary Custody Order
A protection order in which the court has assigned custody of the child to the Director on a temporary basis.
- Special Needs Agreement pursuant to section 7 of the Act
A parent of a child with special needs may voluntarily and temporarily agree to place the child in the care of the Director.
- Voluntary Care Agreement pursuant to section 6 of the Act
A parent voluntarily and temporarily places the child in the care of the Director
- Youth Agreement pursuant to section 12.2 of the Act
The Director enters into an agreement with a youth (ages 16 – 19) who needs assistance to live independently and cannot be re-established with family.
- Extended Family Plan pursuant to section 8 of the Act
A parent voluntarily and temporarily places the child in the care of an adult who has an established familial, relational, or cultural connection to the child.
- Permanent Transfer of Custody Order pursuant to section 54.01 or 54.1 of the Act
An order in which the court permanently transfers custody to another (non-parent) family member or another adult with an established relational or cultural connection to the child.
- Temporary Transfer of Custody pursuant to section 41(1)(b) of the Act
A protection order in which the court temporarily places the child in the custody of an adult, other than a parent, who has an established familial, relational, or cultural connection to the child.