Outreach Support Services Initiative
Supporting youth that are homeless or at risk of homelessness
The goal of this program is to support youth that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless through education, training, employment, and skill development, by providing opportunities for community/youth engagement, cultural, leadership, and recreational activities, as well as a variety of workshops that address issues from a holistic perspective (intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual). Meeting youth where they are at, with a non-judgmental approach to support their connections and belonging within a community.
Program Outcomes:
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Increased housing stability for youth
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Through rehousing or family reunification
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Prevention of youth homelessness
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Through education and enhanced family supports
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Increased resiliency in homeless youth and youth at risk of becoming homeless
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Healthy transitions to adulthood