September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour residential school survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and acknowledge the ongoing impacts of the residential school system on Indigenous Peoples, families and communities. It is a time to pause, reflect, and consider our collective responsibility to remember the truth […]
Have you ever wondered what kind of impact you could have as a mentor? At KidStart, a mentor is an adult who spends time with a child or youth in need on a weekly basis, to engage them in fun activities that help them grow and thrive. This is a well-established mentoring program run by […]
It is hard to believe that we are now entering the final six months of PLEA’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. When we launched our plan, Going from Good to Great, we committed ourselves to strengthening our foundation, expanding our reach, enhancing our services, and positioning PLEA as an even stronger and more sustainable organization for the […]
Becoming a foster caregiver is one of the most meaningful and transformative decisions you can make, both for yourself and for the youth you will be supporting. It’s a compassionate gesture of stability, support, and belonging for a young person who needs it most. But this undertaking comes with a wide range of emotions, from […]
September 9 is FASD Awareness Day, a time to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and celebrate the unique strengths and contributions of people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is a neurodevelopmental disability that can occur when prenatal alcohol exposure affects brain development. Like all neurodivergent people, individuals with FASD have their own unique ways […]
