VANCOUVER – Telus is joining a pilot program in BC that aims to help youth transitioning from foster care to stay connected.
The Vancouver-based company is making Moto G smart phones available to up to 1,000 current and former youth in care. The devices include monthly phone and data plan credits for up to two years, plus unlimited nationwide talk and text, and up to 3GB of monthly data usage.
In addition, Telus will also develop a cell phone app to advise youth about Ministry of Children and Family Development and government programs and relevant information. The phone package will be registered in the youth’s name to help them develop a positive credit rating and encourage responsible cell phone use.
“At Telus, we embrace our passionate social purpose to give where we live by empowering youth to help them reach their full potential”, said president and CEO Darren Entwistle, in the news release. “By offering vulnerable young people a reliable way to connect with social workers, prospective employers and medical professionals, as well as access to innovative educational mobile apps and websites, Telus Mobility for Good will help youth gain their independence while staying connected to the people, information and opportunities that matter most in our increasingly digital society.”
More information is available in Entwistle’s blog post.
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