British Columbia

SAJE Pre-and Post-19 Planning Supports

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The Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment (SAJE) program offers a number of supports to eligible youth and young adults. This page focuses on the Pre-and Post-19 Planning Supports through SAJE Navigators and SAJE Guides.

SAJE Navigators and SAJE Guides are ministry workers who provide support to youth and young adults connected to or interested in enrolling in the SAJE Program.

SAJE Navigators:

  • Are responsible for transition planning activities for youth starting as early as age 14 and until age 19 and a half.
  • They work collaboratively with youth and young adults and support circles to identify needs, develop a SAJE Plan, and provide young people with guidance and support with planning.

SAJE Guides:

Are responsible for assisting SAJE Navigators and the support circle with transition planning activities starting at age 18 and a half and then become the main contact for young adults up until their 25th birthday. They help the young person by:

  • Assisting with access to adult services including SAJE agreements and benefits, educational support and other cross-government and community supports and services.
  • Providing support with SAJE planning.
  • Assisting young adults in strengthening relationships and connecting with their culture and community.

Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies (ICFSA):

  • ICFSA’s may have workers with different titles but similar responsibilities as SAJE Navigators and Guides that provide dedicated transition planning support to youth and young adults.
  • Each individual ICFSA determines how services and supports are provided to Indigenous young people in line with their values and service delivery model.
  • ICFSAs may choose to collaborate with SAJE Navigators and Guides to support Indigenous young people with their transition to adulthood. Regardless of ICFSA involvement with SAJE workers, ICFSAs and eligible young adults can access the full suite of SAJE agreements and benefits.
  • If you are seeking transition planning support from an ICFSA please visit Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies/Delegated Aboriginal Agencies in BC - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Further information about the SAJE Navigators and Guides, can be found in the SAJE Navigators and Guides FAQ.

SAJE Navigators:

If you’re a youth between age 14 to 19 being supported by Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) or an ICFSA in any legal status, you are eligible for SAJE planning support from a SAJE Navigator or an ICFSA.

SAJE Guides:

Young adults between the ages of 19-25, are eligible for support from a SAJE Guide or an ICFSA if:

  • They reached their 19th birthday while on a Youth Agreement, a Continuing Custody Order or were under the personal guardianship of a director, OR
  • They achieved permanency between the ages of 12-19 (i.e., adoption after being in care),OR
  • They have 24 months of cumulative time in care between the ages of 12-19, in a range of in- and out-of-care statuses,OR
  • They were in a comparable arrangement under Indigenous law.

You can also use the SAJE Eligibility Check Form to learn which supports you may be eligible for.

To get more information about the SAJE program call 1-866-623-3001 or email [email protected].

Proof of legal status

A document showing citizenship or immigration status in Canada. For example:

  • citizenship certificate
  • confirmation document
  • record of landing, confirmation of permanent residence;
    • permanent resident card
    • visitor record
    • temporary resident permit
    • study permit
  • positive notice of decision
  • verification of status document
  • registration date with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
  • passport
  • foreign passport

Proof of  residency in Province

For example:

  • lease agreement
  • rent receipt
  • household bill
    • gas
    • electricity
    • cable television
    • telephone
  • driver's license
  • vehicle registration or car insurance
  • membership in social or professional organization
  • Other:
    • bank information
    • employment information

Young people under age 19 who are already connected to a MCFD worker will be introduced to a SAJE Navigator through their current worker.

Youth and young adults aged 14-25 not connected to an MCFD worker can call or email SAJE Provincial Support Services (SPSS) who will refer eligible young people to a SAJE Navigator or Guide for support:

Phone: 1-866-623-3001 Email: [email protected]

If you are seeking transition planning support from an ICFSA please visit Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies/Delegated Aboriginal Agencies in BC - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).

Last updated: May 30, 2025