OBJECTIVES To explore the lives, life trajectories, health, capacities and service needs of street involved youth in York Region aged 1621. To highlight and build from an already strong existence of “Pockets of Provision” in York Region in order to identify what exists and what is needed. To provide youthdriven identification, planning and development of services that address needs, capacities, and particular risks. To explore the needs of parents of street involved youth Through service provision, public awareness, and consultations with youth, parents and serviceproviders, we seek to reduce harm, protect dignity, and embrace York Region street involved youth as full and active citizens, capable of making decisions that affect their quality of life and future.