YMCA of Hamilton / Burlington / Brantford
Site: Burlington - Ron Edwards Family YMCA
Service: Halton Region Youth in Transition Worker Program
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Record #:
BTN4965
Last Modified:
01 May 2025
Last Full Update:
01 May 2025
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-681-1140 |
| Website | ymcahbb.ca/housing-community/youth-transition |
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Instagram,  YouTube |
| Primary Contact | Lauren Cihosky, Youth in Transition Worker, Halton Region; Phone: call or text (Cell) 905-928-8803; Email: lauren.cihosky@ymcahbb.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Kim Horan, Program Manager; Phone: 905-526-8452 |
Site Information
| Site Location | Access from North parking lot |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Drury Lane and New St |
Agency Information
| Established | 2014 |
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
Connects youth with existing supports and resources in the community, including:
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| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm with 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 |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Categories and Classification
| Youth Main Categories | Housing & Shelter ; Mental Health / Addiction |
| Youth Sub-Categories | Help to Find Housing ; Transitional Housing / Shelter ; Youth Mental Health Resources |
| Service Categories | Case/Care Management ~ Former Foster Children ; Housing Search Assistance ~ Former Foster Children ; Life Skills Education ~ Former Foster Children |
