Youth Without Shelter - Stay In School Program

Application

Call or drop-in

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Homeless youth ages 16 years - 24 years

Fees

None

Executives

Steve Doherty - Executive Director
416-748-0110 ext 23 * executivedirector@yws.on.ca

Contacts

Art Tsang - Planning and Evaluation Manager
416-748-0110 ext 24 * atsang@yws.on.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretation services available upon request

Area(s) Served

Toronto (Etobicoke) and Greater Toronto Area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Offers 20-bed long-term transitional housing for youth dedicated to completing their education within a safe and stable environment with support and guidance from qualified staff

Youth in the SIS program can also receive guidance from a professional team, case management, one-on-one tutoring on specific subjects, a mentorship program, transit fares and textbooks, referral to scholarships and bursaries to cover educational costs, school supplies including laptops, and their own study space

Youth in the program are responsible for maintaining their grades, attending school regularly and completing various household chores

Meetings

Bi-weekly meetings with residents to discuss their case plan
Bi-weekly meetings with Director of Operations to discuss program's progress

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About Us

An emergency residence and referral agency serving homeless youth (16-24yrs), providing food, board, and programs in a safe, non-judgmental environment