The Link is a community outreach program for former youth in care and former residents and participants of Aunt Leah’s Programs.

The Link Program

If you a former Aunt Leah’s program participant or resident, or are you a former youth in care of the Ministry for Child and Family Development you are eligible to join The Link Program.

If you need help with meeting your goals, obtaining safe and secure housing, employment, food, advocacy or support in any area, The Link Program is designed to provide you with assistance in these areas.

Areas of Assistance Offered by The Link Program

• Applications for employment and information on employment programs
• Resumes
• Job search
• Educational plans
• Applying for income assistance and/or disability support
• Support in finding housing
• Emotional Support
• Occasional planned activities (such as bowling, movies, skating)
• Telephone use
• Support with getting medical needs met
• Condoms / information on contraceptives / self care
• Support in leaving the sex trade
• Light to-go meals
• Emergency clothes
• Advocacy and liaisoning with adult services as you transition from youth services

Emergency Housing Provided by The Link Program

Short term housing may also be available depending on funding. If Aunt Leah’s doesn’t have housing for you at the time of your call, we can connect you to local resources and help you with your housing search.

Contact The Link Program

We want to hear from you! ARE YOU A FORMER AUNT LEAH’S RESIDENT or PARTICIPANT? If you answered yes, you can expect to be hearing from us in the future to check in and see how you’re doing. Don’t feel like waiting? Call us anytime. For more information about The Link Program, please contact us.