YMCA of Hamilton / Burlington / Brantford

Site: Burlington - Ron Edwards Family YMCA

Service: Halton Region Youth in Transition Worker Program

Record #: BTN4965
Last Modified: 03 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 06 May 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-681-1140
Website ymcahbb.ca/housing-community/youth-transition
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, YouTube 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
Ron Edwards Family YMCA
500 Drury Lane, Lower Level
Burlington, ON L7R 2X2
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

  • 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 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

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Locations for this Service