Support Link is a unique program that helps teens aged 15 - 18 in foster care make the transition from government care to independent living. The Program provides semi-independent housing and pre-employment and life skills training. Program participants live in a basement suite under the supervision of a friendly landlord and have a support worker to help them learn how set goals and live on their own.
Housing
Support Link Program
About the Program:
Who Is Eligible:
Support Link is available to teens age 15-18 who:
- Are presently in the care of the Ministry for Children for Family Development
- Have basic life skills for living independently
- Have no chronic drug or alcohol problems
What We Provide:
Along with housing Support Link, participants will have access to:
- Support worker
- Life skills assessment to build upon strengths and abilities
- Weekly workshops designed to increase youth's independence, self-care and life skills
- Help understanding landlord/tenancy rights and issues; banking and budgeting
- Connections to job sources and training
- Opportunities to improve social connections to family, adults, friends and community
- Housing information and referrals
- Opportunities for creative expression
- Cultural teachings
Participants Receive:
- Individual Service Plan based on strengths and abilities
- Self-contained, furnished suite (includes utilities)
- Weekly food allowance
- Monthly clothing allowance
- Time management and budgeting skills
- Support for appointments/meetings
- 5 hours of one-to-one support work per week
- A caring landlord for safety and emergencies
- 24-hour emergency cell phone response from Aunt Leah's
- Access to Aunt Leah's Pre-Employment Training Programs
- Essential Skills Workshops
- Opportunities for healthy leisure and recreation, sports, creativity
- Annual ski trip
- Annual summer trip
- Nutrition, food shopping and preparation skills
- Personal health and well-being programs
- Employment readiness programs
- A supportive program, connection, community and continuity through Aunt Leah's friendly workers and peers in the programs
How to Apply:
Please contact us if you are interested in Aunt Leah's Support Link Program. We'd love to hear from you. Contact the Program Director for information on the referral process:
Phone: 604-525-1204 ext 223
Accreditation:
This program meets the standards for Accreditation through CARF (Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) International.
This Program is generously supported by:
The Province of British Columbia - Ministry of Children and Family Development
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