YMCA of Hamilton / Burlington / Brantford

Site: Burlington - Ron Edwards Family YMCA

Service: Halton Region Youth in Transition Worker Program

Record #: BTN4965
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

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

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

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Housing / Shelter
HCSD Sub Heading Help to Find Housing
Service Categories Case/Care Management ~ Former Foster Children ; Housing Search Assistance ~ Former Foster Children ; Life Skills Education ~ Former Foster Children

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