School Support Program

The goal of the School Support Program is to provide inclusive support to the youth, guardians, community youth workers and schools in facilitating educational success. WHO IS IT FOR? Youth between 12-18 years old who are involved with or at risk of becoming involved with the justice system. REFERRALS All community resources. Family members and caregivers. Self-referrals. SUPPORTED BY The Ministry of Justice The program takes a youth-centred approach through daily contact and development of routines while transporting youth to their educational placement. This approach helps clients in learning skills such as punctuality, trust building and positive mentorship. Increased support and inclusion of the youth in their case plan has proven effective in decreasing the risk of breaking down their educational placement. Program highlights Provides bus tickets to youth daily to return home from school safely. Nutrition provided. Ongoing support and connections to community resources. Positive mentorship and support. Youth in the School Support program have often completed the Day Program and have begun attending mainstream schools. The staff provide continued support and checks ins by providing the youth with transportation to school which enhances stabilization and success. All youth accessing School Support receive assistance in individualized case plans, connection to community resources and assistance in all life areas to promote success.

Youth between 12-18 years old who are involved with or at risk of becoming involved with the justice system.

Youth

Call (306) 931-6644, email email@egadz.ca, or use the website.

Phone

(306) 931-6644

Email

email@egadz.ca

Website

https://www.egadz.ca/programs/day-and-school-support-programs