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Durham Youth Services - Transitional Housing
Two transitional housing programs for youth
- one for youth aged 16-18 (Jacky's Place) and one for youth aged 19-24 (Harris House)
- clients can live at one of the properties for up to a year, paying nominal rent contribution, with the possibility of extension
- intensive case management and life skills training
Application
Referral through the region's By-Name list, which requires a screening and intake process
Contact Durham Youth Services during office hours, to complete the process to be added to the By-Name List - a caseworker will work directly with clients around the application process
Contact Durham Youth Services during office hours, to complete the process to be added to the By-Name List - a caseworker will work directly with clients around the application process
Eligibility
Youth 16-24 years, legal status in Canada
Must have some established sources of income or benefits to contribute to rent and living expenses, and have goals to expand their income to achieve self-sufficiency within the year
Must have some established sources of income or benefits to contribute to rent and living expenses, and have goals to expand their income to achieve self-sufficiency within the year
Languages
Physical Access
Unknown; contact for information
Fees
Varies by program, depending on age, income, and housing unit
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