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Program:
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Housing and After-Care Program
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Address:
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6 Warrendale Court
Etobicoke, ON
M9V 1P9
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Intersection:
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Kipling Ave and John Garland Blvd
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Location:
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Toronto (Mount Olive—Silverstone—Jamestown)
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Executives:
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Steve Doherty - Executive Director
executivedirector@yws.on.ca
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Service Description:
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Housing Program operates from a Housing First approach focusing on placing youth in permanent, affordable housing while addressing the obstacles faced by homeless youth that interfere with the achievement of independent and stable living conditions
Housing workers liaise with landlords and assist in housing searches and placements
Education is provided to equip youth with the skills needed to acquire and maintain independent housing. Workshop topics include: eviction prevention, living with roommates, tenant rights, Ontario Works welfare process, how to apartment search, experience of living on your own, budgeting, cooking, personal hygiene and laundry, nutrition and meal planning on a budget
Once housing is obtained, necessary referrals for furniture and household goods are provided
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Homeless youth ages 16 years - 24 years
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Area Served:
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Toronto (Etobicoke) and Greater Toronto Area
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