Advocates say there are not enough group homes in the province to accommodate the growing need. In large cities like Ottawa and Toronto, available spaces are being used for urgent care situations, such as when parents are no longer able to manage the care.

For Abeer Al-Shaibani, coffee is more than a caffeinated beverage, it's embedded in her culture. Her family is from Yemen, often called the birthplace of coffee, and now, despite the cost and effort involved, she says it's important to share that tradition and flavour.

David Decontie felt like a stranger to his family.After coming home from residential school, he found himself disconnected from his community. He'd forgotten his language and he was forced to learn French and English.