WHAT IS A YOUTH AGREEMENT?
A Youth Agreement (YAG) is a legal agreement made between youth (16 – 18 years old), the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services (SCCFS). A thorough assessment of a youth’s circumstances is completed by a local MCFD office or fully delegated DAA and then assigned to SCCFS who will work directly with youth to address their needs.
WHAT ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE THROUGH A YAG?
Depending on what you need to live on your own, a YAG can assist with the following:
Finding a place to live
Learning life skills like grocery shopping, preparing healthy meals, paying bills and communicating with landlords
Coping with substance dependency (alcohol, drugs, etc.)
Managing your mental health and wellness
Managing your money
Getting and completing an education
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?
You may be eligible for the Youth Agreements program if:
You are between 16 and 18 years old; AND
You are in need of assistance and may need protection. This will be thoroughly assessed at the local MCFD office or fully delegated DAA.
If you have any questions about your circumstances, or to see if you are eligible to be considered for a Youth Agreement, you can contact MCFD’s Centralized Screening at 1-800-663-9122.
Contact our office at: (250) 383-2990, and speak to a Duty Worker or email us at info@sccfs.com and we will connect you to a Social Worker for further information and assistance.
LOOKING FOR HELP?
If you are a child or youth and would like to talk to someone call the Helpline for Children at 310-1234.
Representative for Children and Youth supports children, youth and families who need help dealing with the child-serving system.
Aged-Out is an up-to-date warehouse of information on resources and services available to young adults and a learning tool to help people feel empowered as they leave care.
If you are a child or youth and would like to talk to someone call the Helpline for Children at 310-1234.
LOOKING FOR HELP?
If you are a child or youth and would like to talk to someone call the Helpline for Children at 310-1234.
Representative for Children and Youth supports children, youth and families who need help dealing with the child-serving system.
Aged-Out is an up-to-date warehouse of information on resources and services available to young adults and a learning tool to help people feel empowered as they leave care.
If you are a child or youth and would like to talk to someone call the Helpline for Children at 310-1234.