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Program:
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Stay In School Program
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Phone Numbers:
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416-748-0110 ext 29
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Fax:
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416-748-2169
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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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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours
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Executives:
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Steve Doherty - Executive Director
416-748-0110 ext 23 * executivedirector@yws.on.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Art Tsang - Planning and Evaluation Manager
416-748-0110 ext 24 * atsang@yws.on.ca
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Service Description:
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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
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Meetings:
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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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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call or drop-in
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Homeless youth ages 16 years - 24 years
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation services available upon request
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Area Served:
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Toronto (Etobicoke) and Greater Toronto Area
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Last Updated:
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10/1/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=178019
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