Kids Are Kids ᐊᐘᔑᔕᐠ ᐊᐘᔑᔑᐏᐘᐠ

When children come into care, the support of a sibling—and being placed in the same home—is one of the most important connections they can have.

Every year on May 14, the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) recognizes Children and Youth in Care Day, to uplift the voices of youth in care and celebrate them for who they are. In recognition of this day, Tikinagan celebrates the #KidsAreKids campaign throughout the month of May.

Our Goals:

• uplift children and youth in care for their strengths and unique identities
• build better networks of support by increasing community participation so children and youth in care feel supported and thrive
• destigmatize views about children and youth in care by increasing awareness and understanding

 

Through the #KidsAreKids campaign, Tikinagan is centering stories like Madison and Dimitry’s to remind communities that children and youth in care are not defined by systems or statistics. They are first and foremost children—kids who deserve to be heard, supported, and celebrated for who they are, and to know they are never alone. Madison and Dimitry’s experiences are just one of the many stories carried by children and youth in care through their everyday lives, and it’s important they are given opportunities to share them.

Read more about their story here.

 

Created by Kris Moore, a former youth in care and current member of Noodawishinaam Oshkiniigiwag (Hear Us Youth) from Fort Severn First Nation. This activity booklet was created to help children and care feel seen and heard. The activity pages also provide a creative outlet to improve confidence and self-esteem.

Download the Kids Are Kids Activity Booklet here.

Check out more activities and resources for kids and youth here

Watch more Kids Are Kids videos on our YouTube

Show your support and keep up with messages from Tikinagan’s youth by following us on Facebook and Instagram and using the hashtag #KidsAreKids on social media.

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