Position created to help youth transition from shelter into housing

NEWS RELEASE
HURON-PERTH CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY
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The Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society (HPCAS) and Shelterlink Youth Services have partnered together to create a Post-Shelter Housing and Community Connection Worker. This position will assist in the transition of youth from shelter into housing and provide the necessary support for youth to remain successfully housed.

“We are extremely excited to support Shelterlink Youth Services as they support youth leaving shelter or precarious living situations who are moving to transitional or permanent housing opportunities. We know that youth require additional supports as they live independently and strive to meet their goals. This position will assist youth in developing support networks and community connections as they move forward in the next stage of their lives;” Kristian Wilson, Executive Director Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society.

Shelterlink Youth Services provides emergency shelter to youth experiencing homelessness and outreach support to youth at risk of homelessness in Perth County.  Over the past year, Shelterlink has been focusing on prevention and has identified that a lack of post-shelter support has led some youth to return to shelter/homelessness. Providing guidance and support to youth during this vulnerable time and as they transition to adulthood, will increase their support networks, life skills and sense of belonging, which will lead to a higher probability of successful housing outcomes and improved quality of life.

“This wonderful new initiative arose from a conversation about this identified gap and needed service for youth with HPCAS and Kristian was more than willing to jump right in and look at solutions. We couldn’t be happier to have Natasha Chadwick in this new and vital role and know the youth are in good hands”; Cate Trudeau, Executive Director, Shelterlink Youth Services.

To learn more about Shelterlink Youth Services; the Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society or to donate, please visit their websites at:

Huron-Perth CAS Shelterlink Youth Services

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