Youth-in Transition Services
Youth-in Transition Services
The Youth in Transition (YIT) Program provides support to youth/young adults who are currently living independently or who will be transitioning into independent living situations. Youth must be between the ages of 16- 24 years and residing in Lanark County and also be subject to a crown wardship, or eligible to receive other supports from Family Children Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville (FCSLLG). Examples of such are: Renewed Youth Supports, Continued Care and Support for Youth, and Voluntary Youth Service Agreement (VYSA)..
Benefits
- Life skills development and social connections
- Connecting to mental health supports
- Peer mentoring
- Personal goal development
- Financial literacy budgeting
- Support with employment, housing, and/or school resources
- Connection to community agencies
- Emotional support
Client Referral Forms
Anyone can make a referral for a child or youth under the age of 18 – self, parents or guardians, family doctors, schools or other service providers – who feel, in discussion with the youth or family, that the child, youth or family would benefit from our services. A doctor’s referral is not required.
A parent or caregiver referring a child
A child or youth making a self-referral
A referral from physicians, schools or other 3rd party referrals
For Emergencies Please Call 911
For Emergencies Please Call 911. To get help after hours please call the Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868
Anyone can make a referral for a child or youth under the age of 18 – self, parents or guardians, family doctors, schools or other service providers – who feel, in discussion with the youth or family, that the child, youth or family would benefit from our services. A doctor’s referral is not required.
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