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URGENCY AROUND PERMANENCY.
Permanency means more than placement—it’s about giving every child and youth a lifelong sense of stability, belonging, and support. With thousands still in the child welfare system, the focus must be on lasting, culturally grounded care that supports them for life.
Explore pathways to permanency in Canada:
Our Commitment to Children and Youth
The Child and Youth Permanency Council of Canada (CYPCC) defines permanency as a safe, stable, and lifelong relationship for children and youth. This includes kinship care, customary care, legal guardianship, and adoption. Cultural competency is a critical part of permanency, supporting the identity, connection, and overall well-being of children and youth.
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In Canada, a disproportionate number of Indigenous and African-Canadian children and youth are involved in the child welfare system. Best practices must focus on ensuring permanency for all children and youth, along with the supports needed to sustain those relationships over time.
Approximately 30,000 children and youth continue to languish in our child welfare system across Canada.
Without permanency, many will age out of care and face significant challenges, including homelessness, addiction, trauma, mental health issues, poverty, human trafficking, and limited educational and employment opportunities.
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We urge every Canadian to become a part of the solution by taking action.
