YMCA of Hamilton / Burlington / Brantford
Site: Burlington - Ron Edwards Family YMCA
Service: Halton Region Youth in Transition Worker Program
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN4965 | Last Full Update: 04 May 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-681-1140 |
| Fax | 905-681-8366 |
| Website | ymcahbb.ca/Programs/Community-Initiatives/Youth-in-Transition-Worker-Program-(YITW) |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ymcajobservices Instagram: www.instagram.com/ymca.ets YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/YMCAHBB |
| Primary Contact | Lauren Cihosky, Youth in Transition Worker, Halton Region; Phone: call or text (Cell) 905-977-0859; Email: lauren.cihosky@ymcahbb.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2014 |
| Primary Executive | Kim Horan, Program Manager; Phone: (Business) 905-526-8452 |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Designed to assist youth ages 16-24 who have been involved with Children's Aid or child welfare services with their transition to independence * assists and supports youth to identify, develop and implement an individualized plan based on their goals * supports youth leaving care to identify, access and navigate adult service systems relevant to their needs and transitional into self-reliance, providing emotional support Connects youth with existing supports and resources in the community, including: * housing supports * educational opportunities * employment services and training * life skills training, such as financial management * health and mental health services * legal services * other social and community supports |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * flexibility for evening hours |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) - 24 year(s) Are or have been, involved with child welfare |
| Application | Clients may self-refer, peer-refer, or be referred by community agency * contact for referral |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Access from North parking lot |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Drury Lane and New St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Housing / Shelter |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Supportive Housing |
| Service Categories | Life Skills Education ~ Former Foster Children ; Transitional Housing for Foster Youth |