Support Link Program

Aunt Leah’s provides supported housing for teens, pregnant/parenting girls in foster care and homeless new moms and their babies. We also help youth who have “aged out” of care find housing.

About the Program (General):

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.

About the Program (Kids):

The Support Link Program provides supported housing for teens 15 – 18 years of age, who are presently in the care of the Ministry for Children and Family Development and are preparing to live on their own. We provide them with a basement suite with a supportive landlord well as pre-employment and essential skills training.

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

Participant Requirements:

Participants in the Support Link Program are expected to
Attend weekly meetings with a Support Worker
Participate in Individual Service Planning
Attend weekly Essential Skills Workshops
Attend a day program for 20 hrs/wk
Follow curfew guidelines with no overnight guests
Respect that suites are drug/alcohol free

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.

Support Link Program

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