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Program:
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Fort Frances - Victoria Ave - Youth in Transition Program
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Address:
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PO Box 812
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N1
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Street Address:
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601 Victoria Ave
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Youth in Transition house located on Victoria Ave in downtown area
- Closest intersection is at Victoria Ave and First St E
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Service Description:
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Provides an alternative Native child welfare program which is administered by each of the Rainy Lake Tribal Area First Nations communities
Supports youth in their transition from the child welfare system to adulthood
- Offers a voluntary, short-service program through a youth drop-in facility up to a maximum of 12 weeks
- Tailors a service plan for each client based on their needs
Supports and programs may include:
- Assistance with applying for disability services
- Cultural programs that support individual wellness
- Educational planning and support such as funding and applications
- Employment and training resources that may include resume development, interview skills, job entry training and introduction to trade skills
- Life skills programs such as budgeting, household management, and communication skills that support living independently
- Housing support including access to available housing and applications
- Specialized training programs that include training stipends
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Application:
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- Open to referrals from any source including self-referrals
- Referral package available on website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Indigenous youth 15-24 years of age leaving the child welfare system
- Individual ongoing support provided for Indigenous children in care or youth aged 15-25 years on Extended Care Maintenance
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway available upon request
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