This learning series follows our research forum Re-Imagining Our Response to Youth Homelessness, a Canadian and Global Perspective held in York Region on November 26, 2012. Between February and June 2013, we invited seven leading researchers/ practitioners from across Canada to participate in a learning series to further inform our response to youth homelessness. Presentations explore upstream partnerships with education, health care, child protection and the youth justice sectors, as well as models of housing and innovative approaches to training/employment.
| Session 1 | February 12, 2013 | ||
| A systemic approach to addressing youth homelessness in Niagara | |||
| Keynote | Mike Lethby, Executive Director, Niagara Resource Service for Youth | Watch Mike’s presentation | |
| Session 2 | Friday, March 8, 2013 | ||
| Addressing homelessness and mental health challenges | |||
| Keynote |
Cheryl Forchuk, Ph.D. |
Watch Cheryl’s presentation | |
| Session 3 | Friday, April 5, 2013 | ||
| Joining the dots: Understanding the links between child protection and youth homelessness | |||
| Keynote |
Naomi Nichols, Ph.D. |
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| Session 4 | Friday, April 19, 2013 | ||
| “The Infinity Project” – An innovative Housing First program for homeless youth | |||
| Keynote |
Katie Davies |
Watch Katie’s presentation Download: (PPT | PDF) |
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| Session 5 | Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 | ||
| Integrated housing model for Aboriginal Youth – Foyers for youth organized through the bands | |||
| Keynote |
Susan McGee |
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| Session 6 | Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 | ||
| “Train for Trades” – An innovative housing and social enterprise project focusing on “green jobs” employment training, homeless youth | |||
| Keynote |
Sheldon Pollett |
Watch Sheldon’s presentation Download: PDF |
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| Session 7 | Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 | ||
| “Roofs for Youth” Discharge planning and support for young people leaving detention – Pilot project | |||
| Keynote |
Woods Homes/John Howard Society, Calgary |
Watch Leslie & Madelyn’s presentation Download: PDF |
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This FREE learning series is made possible by a United Way York Region partnership with York University’s Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) Unit funded through a Public Outreach Grant, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC); the Canadian Homelessness Research Network; Eva’s National Initiatives Program; and Covenant House Toronto.