Building Strong Foundations for Every Youth

Building Strong Foundations for Every Youth

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Physical Safety & Basic Needs

24/7 supervision and a secure living environment, Nutritious meals and snacks, clean clothing and personal hygiene supplies, Safe, comfortable sleeping arrangements

Physical Safety & Basic Needs

24/7 supervision and a secure living environment, Nutritious meals and snacks, clean clothing and personal hygiene supplies, Safe, comfortable sleeping arrangements

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Emotional & Psychological Support

A stable, supportive, and trauma-informed environment, Access to counselling and mental health services, Positive adult role models and mentorship, Access to crisis intervention and emotional regulation support

Emotional & Psychological Support

A stable, supportive, and trauma-informed environment, Access to counselling and mental health services, Positive adult role models and mentorship, Access to crisis intervention and emotional regulation support

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Life Skills Development

Daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, budgeting), Personal responsibility and independence training, Time management and organizational skills, conflict resolution and communication skills.

Life Skills Development

Daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, budgeting), Personal responsibility and independence training, Time management and organizational skills, conflict resolution and communication skills.

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Health & Wellness Services

Access to medical, dental, and mental health care, Medication management (if required), Promotion of physical activity and healthy lifestyles

Health & Wellness Services

Access to medical, dental, and mental health care, Medication management (if required), Promotion of physical activity and healthy lifestyles

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Individualized Care Planning

Personalized care plans based on each youth’s needs with collaboration with caregivers, community partners, and placing agencies.

Individualized Care Planning

Personalized care plans based on each youth’s needs with collaboration with caregivers, community partners, and placing agencies.

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Social & Recreational Opportunities

Structured activities and community outings, Opportunities to build friendships and social skills, Encouragement of hobbies and personal interests

Social & Recreational Opportunities

Structured activities and community outings, Opportunities to build friendships and social skills, Encouragement of hobbies and personal interests

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Cultural & Identity Support

Respect for cultural, spiritual, and personal identity, Opportunities to engage in cultural practices and traditions, Inclusive and affirming environment

Cultural & Identity Support

Respect for cultural, spiritual, and personal identity, Opportunities to engage in cultural practices and traditions, Inclusive and affirming environment

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Transition

Connection to ongoing supports after discharge if requested

Transition

Connection to ongoing supports after discharge if requested

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Advocacy & Rights Protection

Ensuring youth voices are heard and respected, Support navigating systems (legal, educational, healthcare)

Advocacy & Rights Protection

Ensuring youth voices are heard and respected, Support navigating systems (legal, educational, healthcare)

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