Youth Outreach and Support

Youth Outreach and Support is a program providing youth living on youth agreements with a Youth Support Worker who will aid in the development of skills needed for independence by providing support and guidance to youth in areas such as looking for a place to live, registering in school and employment search activities.

The Youth Support Worker will assist youth in connecting with their culture by referring to the Roots are Forever and Family Circle Programs, encourage participation in local cultural events and provide opportunity for inclusion and participation of elders in the program.

The Youth Outreach and Support Worker will inform and support current MCFD social work practice to reflect a more culturally relevant service to Aboriginal children, youth and families.

The Youth Outreach and Support Worker works out of the Gathering Place – Aboriginal Services