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Aunt Leah's - Essential Skills Program

Offered by Central City Housing Society

Website checked March 2026

In short

The Essential Skills program offers a variety of weekly workshops for current and former foster youth.

Who it is for
Youth; Youth, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12), Youth (13-24)
What it helps with
Food to eat, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help raising my kids, Help for my family
Cost and access
Free
Where
816 20Th St, New Westminster, BC V3M 4V9
Last verified
, by the organization
About this service

The Essential Skills program offers a variety of weekly workshops for current and former foster youth. These workshops help participants gain valuable life skills, connect socially, and give them opportunities to participate in creative and recreational activities. A healthy, delicious meal provided for everyone attending the workshop.

Essential Skills weekly workshops are designed to help our youth:

  • Become capable, knowledgeable and confident
  • Make a safe and healthy transition to adulthood
  • Gain self-care and life skills
  • Develop social connections with family, adults, peers and community
  • Increase participation in educational, training and creative activities

Healthy, nutritious meals are included in all workshops.

For more information, please contact the Director of Training & Social Enterprise at (604) 525-1204 ext. 232

Who can use it?

Teens under 19, current and past program participants 19+ and friends are also welcome to attend.

How do I get in touch?

Call (604) 525-1204, email info@auntleahs.org, or use the website.

Phone
(604) 525-1204
Email
info@auntleahs.org
Website
https://auntleahs.org/services/life-skills-food-health/essential-skills/

Listed in New Westminster, British Columbia.

816 20Th St, New Westminster, BC V3M 4V9

816 20Th St, New Westminster, BC V3M 4V9New Westminster, British Columbia

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