Branches AYA Life Skills Program is a 3 to 6 month program for former youth in care wishing to pursue life skills, including training, education and/or employment. Eligible participants will receive Agreements with Young Adults (AYA) funding, a Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) program that provides living funds and educational supports for up to 4 years. Eligible youth can access these funds non-consecutively, from the time they turn 19 to their 27th birthday.
Branches creates an individualized program using classroom-based training and one-to-one mentor-ship in the areas of Interpersonal Skills, Employment, Housing, Education, Health and Wellness and Financial Literacy. Through creating access to life skills training and AYA living supports, we are creating a new avenue for poverty reduction, economic stability and education.
Program Description:
Participant Eligibility:
Why this program is important:
For more information, please contact the Case Manager.
Email: [email protected]
or fill out the form below:
For information on eligibility criteria for AYA click here
Aunt Leah’s Place operates as an accredited organization through CARF (Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) International.
This program is generously supported by:
Gilmore Park United Church
This program is also possible thanks to the Aunt Leah’s social purpose real estate partnership with Central City Foundation at its main Youth Resource Hub and Head Office at 816 Twentieth Street, New Westminster, BC
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