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.