This paper aims to further explore how BC can better support youth in and from care, with a specific lens on their mental health and well-being.
CMHA BC strives to bring evidence-based policy research together with the expertise and experience of those directly impacted by an issue in order to develop credible recommendations for change. In doing so, this paper explores the current context of foster care in BC, the mental health and substance use-related needs of youth in and from care, and the impacts of current service levels on the mental health and well-being of young people aging out of care.