“Moving past the textbook to support youth leaving care in post-secondary institutions” - A youth in care alumni panel discussion

This panel of youth in care alumni will share their personal stories and present the realities and challenges associated with aging out of care while attending a post-secondary education institution. Some of the barriers that are in place that prevent many youth in care alumni from graduating will be discussed, some strengths and resilience factors that come into play, as well as recommendations for policy and practice for social workers, educators, professors and PSE administration. Panelists will include members of the Montreal Youth in Care Alumni Student Association (MYCASA) Ashley Dawn Louise Bach, Melanie Doucet, Destiny Gregoire, Marcelle Partouche and Yuan Stevens. The presentation will be followed by a dialogue and discussion with the audience.