BACKGROUNDER FOR REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON REGIONAL COUNCIL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE JANUARY 13, 2009 TRANSITIONS FOR YOUTH -providing supports for vulnerable, at-risk children, youth and their families in overcoming social, emotional, behavioural and health challenges through innovative programs in our diverse community.
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Background Transitions For Youth, began in 1981 and has been servicing the Halton Region for the past 28 years. Our focus is to provide support services which are flexible and are able to meet the diverse needs of at-risk children, youth and their families This is the only organization in the Halton region that provides these types of services for youth and families. Why Halton can not afford to lose these services? If Transitions For Youth closes all these families in our community will have no where to turn and so many will fall through the cracks and the problems will get much worse. As we head into a recession the stress level on families is increasing and the need for our services is even greater than ever. The stats for 2007-2008 show that over 4800 children, youth and families were supported through our service. What can the Health and Social Services committee do? We are hoping you will raise this at the next council meeting and get Council to pass a resolution calling on the Provincial Government to continue to fund this really important community agency. Programs: Over the past 28 years, Transitions For Youth has been the only agency providing services to the Community with respect to vulnerable at-risk youth, who have emotional and behavioural challenges. Some of Transitions For Youth Programs offered as follows has played a major role in the development of our vulnerable at-risk youth. OPTIONS Program —provides in house support to children and youth ages 7-14, and their families Bridging the Gap (BTG) — assists youth, ages 16-24, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Bridge House (Transitional Housing) - Transitional Housing is for homeless youth who require assistance in developing life skills and support in addressing mental health issues before they are able to successfully live independently. Court Service Worker — Assist youth and adult of all Court ordered Community Service that allows a young person or adult to make reparation to the community for their offence. Provide after-court appearance intake service for all offenders, review all court documentation and ensure that the appropriate documents are forwarded to Probation. Oversee Extra Judicial Sanctions Program which provides a young person between the ages of 12-15 an alternative to more costly interventions or dispositions.
Halton Youth Justice Committee — The Halton Youth Justice Committee Youth involves victims and communities in finding ways to help young people who have committed minor offences be accountable for their actions. The target group is youth 12 - 17 years of age. Residential Programs (MacMillan Youth Centre) - provides licensed beds for open detention and open custody for youth ages 12-17 years old. School Programs — Provide support to youth between the ages of 10-18 years who struggle with emotional and social difficulties that impact their success at school. Nelson Co-op - The Nelson Co-op Neighbourhood Program is an early intervention program designed to enhance the developmental assets of children and youth in the Nelson Co-op neighbourhood. Pulse Youth Centre - Pulse Youth & Family health Centre which is a walk-in clinic that is accessible to all youth and families. Volunteer Program - This enhancement allows TFY to augment its services and expand the range of opportunities available to at-risk children, youth and families. Number of staff employed: approximately 60 Number of clients served: approximately 4800 in 2007-2008 Funding: Ministry of Child and Youth Services Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services United Way Region of Halton The Ontario Trillium Foundation Halton Catholic District School Board Halton Public District School Board Town of Milton Community Fund Additional funding through grants and donations Letters of Support: Halton Crown Attorney Halton District School Board Ontario Court of Justice (Halton Judges) Thank you for hearing our presentation on these important services. Contact information:
Annual General Meeting Report 2007/2008
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