<p>Young Albertans who grow up in the child welfare system age out at 18. Should they die anytime up to the age of 22,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Office of the Child and Youth Advocate will conduct a review of the death. Now, the Alberta government is proposing legislation that would see death investigations conducted only on a discretionary basis for former child welfare clients between the ages of 18 and 20, and none for those who die older than 20.&nbsp;This week on the podcast we hear a conversation with three young Edmontonians who grew up in care and aged out. They share their experience and reactions to this proposed legislation.</p>

This is Edmonton

CBC

Government moves to ditch investigations into deaths of young adults in care

MAR 26, 202517 MIN
This is Edmonton

Government moves to ditch investigations into deaths of young adults in care

MAR 26, 202517 MIN

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<p>Young Albertans who grow up in the child welfare system age out at 18. Should they die anytime up to the age of 22,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Office of the Child and Youth Advocate will conduct a review of the death. Now, the Alberta government is proposing legislation that would see death investigations conducted only on a discretionary basis for former child welfare clients between the ages of 18 and 20, and none for those who die older than 20.&nbsp;This week on the podcast we hear a conversation with three young Edmontonians who grew up in care and aged out. They share their experience and reactions to this proposed legislation.</p>