Now Recruiting Research Participants!

We are currently looking for participants to take part in a research study exploring the experiences of racialized immigrants who have had interactions with child welfare services in Canada. This study is part of a university-led research and advocacy project in Ontario and British Columbia.

Where you Involved with Child Welfare as a Racialized Youth?

Voicing Resistance invites TORONTO YOUTH to share your story through art and conversation

You may be eligible to participate if you:

Are between 18 and 30 years old
Had interactions with or received services from the Children's Aid Society (CAS) in Canada as a child or youth.
Were born outside of Canada or lived with a family member with precarious immigration status during child protection involvement.

What to Expect?

We are hosting arts-based workshops and one-on-one interviews as part of this study.

*The workshop in BC has already been conducted. We are now recruiting for Toronto.*

Arts-Based Workshops

A one-day, in-person creative workshop with a trained artist, where participants will share their experiences through storytelling and art.
Guided by the Fearless Methodology, a structured approach that transforms stories of adversity into narratives of resilience.
Co-facilitated by a trained artist and a research team member.
Participants need to have conversational English proficiency.
Participants will co-create an artistic piece reflecting their experiences.
An honorarium and refreshments will be provided.
The date is to be determined, and updates will be available on this page.
- WHEN : July 13, 2025
- WHERE: Downtown Toronto (near St. George TTC)

One-on-One Interviews

(July- August)

Semi-structured, conversational interviews about experiences with Child Protection, systemic racism, and self-advocacy.
Conducted in person or via Zoom at a time that works for you.
Can be conducted in your preferred language, with interpreters available.
An honorarium will be provided.

Confidentiality & Privacy

Your participation is confidential, your name and immigration status will not be required.
All data will be de-identified and securely stored.
You may withdraw at any time before data analysis begins.