Ontario is providing more support for youth and children with autism, including an accelerated implementation of the new Ontario Autism Program.
Announcements by the Ontario Ministry of Children & Youth Services
Ontario Expanding Youth Opportunities Fund
Ontario is announcing the 31 grassroots projects that will receive $7.7 million this year from Ontario’s Youth Opportunities Fund to help at-risk youth succeed.
Ontario Investing $333 Million to Improve Autism Services
Ontario Investing $333 Million to Improve Autism Services – Toronto, ON As part of the 2016 Budget, Ontario is investing $333 million over the next five years to launch the new Ontario Autism Program, which will provide children and youth with critical interventions faster, and provide services that are better matched to their needs. The […]
Ontario Hiring More Mental Health Workers for Children and Youth
Ontario is investing $6 million in mental health services, to hire 80 new child and youth mental health workers helping children and youth, & their families
Improving Access to Fertility Treatments for Ontario Families
Removing Barriers for Ontarians Who Want to Grow Their Families Oct. 1, 2015 – Toronto, ON Ontario is expanding access to fertility services to help an additional 4,000 Ontartians grow their families each year. Starting in December 2015, Ontario will begin to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) services for Ontarians with all forms […]
Ontario Helping More Children in Care Connect with Adoptive Parents
Province Provides Greater Support to Adoptive Parents Sept. 29, 2015 – Toronto, ON Ontario is making it easier for children and youth in the care of children’s aid societies to find forever families, while providing more support to adoptive parents. To help more young people in the care of children’s aid societies find a […]
Ontario Launches Enhanced Youth Action Plan
Province Investing $55 Million in the Enhanced Youth Action Plan to Support At-Risk Youth June 26, 2015 – Scarborough ON Ontario is investing $55 million over three years for an enhanced Youth Action Plan to support more high-risk youth and additional high-needs communities across the province. This enhanced plan builds on the success of the Ontario […]
Ontario Launches Support for At-Risk Youth with Mental Health Issues
Supporting Youth with Mental Health Issues and Setting Them Up for Success Ontario is investing $390,000 in a research pilot project to help stop the cycle of homelessness for Toronto youth. The pilot, which will improve the health and quality of life of 30 previously homeless youth, includes: Social support for youth, including guidance from […]