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Family and Children's Services realizes the need to provide post secondary opportunities for those young people that continue their studies despite incredible hardships, both financially and emotionally that could prevent a youth from pursuing post secondary education. The Agency wants to send the message to children in care, that if they work hard academically they will have the same educational opportunities as those children not in care.

Some youth have been through harmful experiences we cannot even imagine. It is inspiring to know that they have the courage to move forward--to become productive members of society by continuing their education. The Family and Children's Services Foundation Scholarship Program aims to provide youth in care the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Our Board is convinced that education is the key to breaking the cycle of abuse and poverty that is the background of so many of these young people and prepare them for their future as tomorrow's citizens; backed by a strong portfolio of skills and support. It is their lifeline out of the welfare system.

To obtain application forms click on the links listed below. All scholarships are awarded at our Annual General Meeting in June.

FCS Scholarship for Crown Wards
Joseph B. LeClerc Memorial Scholarship
CitiFinancial Scholarship (nominees will be selected from the FCS Scholarship pool of candidates)
H.L. Staebler Scholarship (nominees will be selected from the FCS Scholarship pool of candidates)
Rotary Scholarship (nominees will be selected from the FCS Scholarship pool of candidates)

The Better Futures Endowment Fund was created in 2002 to allow children in the care of the Agency to enhance their skills and talents in areas of culture, the arts, and sports. The Fund was created in memory of three young women, Katinka Heine, Corneila Rauter, and Martina Van Katwijk, who died as result of a tragic traffic accident in 1985. "Our own girls were fortunate to grow up in families that had means to support them. These children don't have those financial means", says Myra Van Katwijk, mother of Martina. "There is comfort in knowing that even though you have lost a child, there is continuation".

The criteria for this award is:

to allow children and youth in the care of the Agency under the legal status of Society/Crown Wardship or former Crown Wards to enhance their skills and talents in areas of culture, the arts, and sports - the cost of which cannot be covered by government subsidy funding sources. Such areas may include, but are not limited to, music, dance, art, sports, etc.

Better Futures Fund application