Youth in our poorest neighbourhoods are more likely to drop out of school and stay trapped in the cycle of poverty. Being in care can set up kids for a lifetime of challenges, like homelessness. Kids who don’t get the mental health support they need are more likely to cope by using substances, getting entangled in crime, or even ending their life.
Let’s disrupt that trajectory. Together, we can make sure young Winnipeggers have a safe place to go, the tools to succeed, and mentors to guide them.