StepStones for Youth

Mentorship, housing, mental health, educational and employment support; online lists of youth resources

Homelessness Prevention
Includes housing grants, move-in support, and facilitating connections with extended family and community members for long-term housing

Mentorship Program
Includes one-to-one long-term adult volunteer mentors and supportive networks

Mental Health Program
Counselling, access to trauma-informed psychotherapist and support in accessing community services

Self referral, or referral from youth worker, social worker, Children's Aid Society, group or foster home, teacher, guidance counsellor, or family member; referral form available online

Youth and young adults 10-25 years involved in the child protection system who lack adult support; have experienced trauma, abuse and unstable guardian care; are economically disadvantaged and/or are living in or transitioning out of the foster care system; includes youth participating in provincial initiatives Continued Care and Support for Youth (CCSY), Ready Set Go (RSG), and Voluntary Youth Services Agreement (VYSA)
Residency Requirements: Greater Toronto Area

Partially accessible, call for details; Connection Coordinators can meet with youth in accessible locations, including at home, school, job site or any community setting

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