SERVICES FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Our Youth Services Team provides support to young people between 19 and 27 years of age who are focused on their cultural, educational, and employment goals.

If you are eligible for these services, we can enter into an agreement with you to provide financial and other support to help you achieve your goals. You will be connected with a Youth Transitions Worker who will work with you and your circle to ensure you have the support you need to transition to adulthood.

In 2025, we will be opening a youth drop in space for youth to access a variety of supports and services. Check out our Surrounded by Cedar Facebook page for updates.

SUPPORT AGREEMENTS

SAJE Support Agreements (SSA) provide financial and life skill support to young people who turned 19 while in care, have previously spent time in care, or turned 19 while on a Youth Agreement. These agreements are meant to support young people to live independently and transition to adulthood with support.

What financial assistance can you expect to receive?

If you are eligible for an SSA, a Youth Transitions Worker will support you with budgeting for your housing, food, and transportation needs.

If you are attending post-secondary studies, you may also be eligible for the Provincial Tuition Waiver program, the Youth Education Assistance Fund.

We recognize that rental costs in South Vancouver Island are high! You may also qualify for the Rent Subsidy program, and your Youth Transitions Worker can support you with this.

How long can you be on SSA?

  • Each agreement lasts for 6 months at a time

  • You can remain on an agreement until you turn 21

SAJE HOUSING AGREEMENTS

SAJE Housing Agreements (SHA) provides financial support for youth in care who are turning 19 to stay in their existing foster home until they turn 21. These agreements ensure young people can continue to prepare for independence within their foster home. Both the youth and the youth’s caregiver must consent to this agreement.

What financial assistance can you expect to receive?

If you are eligible for an SHA, funding is provided directly to your caregiver for rent, food, and support. If you are interested in or attending post-secondary studies, you may also be eligible for the Provincial Tuition Waiver program and the Youth Education Assistance Fund.

How long can you be on SHA?

  • Each agreement lasts for 6 months at a time

  • You can remain on an agreement until you turn 21

Conditional Income Support Agreements

Conditional Income Support Agreements (CISA) provide limited financial support for young people who have previously been in care. These agreements last for a maximum of 84 months for young people between the ages of 21 and 27.

What financial assistance can you expect to receive?

If you are eligible for CISA, you will receive a total of $1250 for rent and support funds as well as a set amount of funding for life skills, training, cultural connection, and mental health.

If you are interested in or attending post-secondary studies, you may also be eligible for the Provincial Tuition Waiver program and the Youth Education Assistance Fund.

We recognize that rental costs in South Vancouver Island are high! You may also qualify for the Rent Subsidy program, and your Youth Transitions Worker can support you with this.

How long can you be on CISA?

  • Each agreement lasts for 6 months at a time

  • You can be on this agreement from the age of 21 – 27 years old

If you would like to talk to our Youth Services Team about any of these agreements, please email info@sccfs.com or call 250-383-2990 to speak to a duty worker.