Our Kids Network

Site: Burlington - Mailing Address

Service: Halton Youth Initiative

Record #: OAK0333
Last Modified: 07 May 2024
Last Full Update: 11 Apr 2024

Contact Information

E-Mail randa@ourkidsnetwork.ca
Website www.haltonyouth.com
Primary Contact Randa Bassil, Public Relations & Communications Specialist; Phone: 905-630-5263

Site Information

Located In Community Halton Region
Address & Map
Halton Region, ON
Mailing Address c/o Our Kids Network 
Halton Childrens Aid Society 
1445 Norjohn Court, Unit 1 
Burlington, ON L7L 0E6
Physical Access Unknown - varies by event and location

Agency Information

Funding Provincial - Ontario Trillium Foundation

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

The goal of the Halton Youth Initiative (HYI) is to elevate youth voice and empower youth to have a positive impact in the communities of Acton, Aldershot, Milton, and North Oakville

  • youth-led, with young people identifying local issues and strategies for possible solutions
  • activities are grounded in an asset-building approach and focus on relationship building
  • brings youth and adults together to form developmental relationships across Halton Region
Hours

Not specified

Dates

See website

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility
  • Youth Council Member - 12-17 yrs old, from Halton Region
  • Youth Council Volunteer - any youth
  • Youth Council Adult Ally - voted in by the youth
  • Youth Council Community Partner - other stakeholders and adults in the community, not already an Adult Ally
Application

Email to get started

Languages English
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Sports / Recreation
Youth Sub-Categories Special Interest Clubs
Service Categories Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Youth Issues ; Youth Community Service Programs

Agency Overview