#14stories by Never Too Late
In winter of 2020 the Never Too Late team began to plan an event to mark Youth In Care Day in Ontario, a day set to celebrate, advocate and connect young people in and from the child welfare system which falls on May 14th—5/14 it is often called. Calls for a coffee house/art exhibit event led us to checking out venues and beginning to think about hosts and acts. At the same time, we had begun to explore the medium of podcasting as a way to make “educational” clips for the very select group of people who were attending our training series “Training for Humans, thinking of becoming permanency for a young person who had aged out of care.
Thank you to everyone involved for the creation of #14Stories. This podcast aims to create awareness about young people in and from care not only on May 14th but everyday.
Food is a way into the hearts of many. You'll hear about a meal that might get your stomach rumbling. Share your last meal with us via Instagram DM @nevertoolate.on.
M shares how life has amplified emotions during Covid19. How have you been during this time? Share what your thoughts are with us via Instagram DM @nevertoolate.on.
Clothing is a statement from what you feel to what you think. V. takes us through her go to outfit during isolation.
C.L. Talks about some creative ways she connects with her loved ones. The most creative C.L. says is hand written letters. Have you been writing letters to your loved ones? Is it something you'd try? We'd love to hear from you via Instagram DM @nevertoolate.on.
Like Many A. has experienced her special day in a unique time. Birthday's are the celebration of life and just like A you can make the most out of your day.
J shares his worst day since quarantine began. When he goes fishing with friends and ends up being grilled by a conservation officer.
What are ways to stay connected with friends and family during the pandemic? Vivian has lots of cool online activities that can help you get closer to (pandemic dating anyone?), try new things and just find playfulness.
" I was forced to reckon with and acknowledge my sheer aloneness"
Are you struggling with boredom? So is M is and he’s got lots of ideas for you!
When your partner lives over the border, you have to get creative. While J was already familiar with long-distance communication, he is still feeling the impacts of isolation and uncertainty.
"One of my plants is a ZZ plant. This plant is so symbolic because it can grow even with neglect.”
We often refer to young people in and from care as resilient, but what does that really mean? Language often holds different meanings for different people.
We’re hearing stories from communities all over the world on how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting them. In honour of Children and Youth in Care Day on May 14th, we want to ensure that stories from our community are also heard! Children and Youth in Care Day is an annual, Ontario awareness day that was created to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and recognize children and youth in care. It is often used by advocates to bring together our community in solidarity and celebration. Young people in and from care have come together virtually to share our unique experiences of the pandemic with you!
