The Quebec government granted an additional $ 90 million on Wednesday for services to troubled youth and their families.
This money will be used to strengthen the youth protection, youth accommodation, crisis intervention, community monitoring and legal services teams. It also aims to improve clinical support for workers as well as that for foster families. With these funds, the government also wants to increase the number of participants in the qualification program for young people aged 16 to 19. This initiative aims to promote a harmonious transition to adult life, by weaving support networks, by supporting their integration into the job market or their participation in training. The addition of managers to supervise staff is also planned.
“With these new investments, our government is giving the health and social services network the means to act on several fronts in order to improve the quality and access to services for young people in difficulty and their families,” said Lionel. Carmant, Minister Delegate for Health and Social Services, by press release.
“We are committed to undertaking a global reflection, in particular with the creation of the Special Commission on the rights of children and the protection of young people, and we are already in action so that the services offered are well adapted to each child. of Quebec. Their safety and well-being are at the center of our priorities, ”he added.
The government said that investments of $ 18 million and $ 47 million had already been announced last year to reduce waiting lists, consolidate youth protection services and improve clinical support for teams.
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