YOUCAN Youth Services

YOUCAN Youth Services is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to empowering youth so they have the knowledge, support and skills to remove themselves from harm's way. We assist young people in transitioning into employment or back into education, reducing youth violence and participating actively in youth issues.

We believe in a 50/50 attitude and approach when working with young people: we will work very hard for them, but we expect them to work very hard for themselves. Our focus is to make sure that all youth in our programs leave with a sense of pride and ownership of the skills and experiences they have gained while with us.

On a daily basis our outreach staff are dealing with youth homelessness, transient lifestyles, school issues, lack of employment, court support and criminality, addictions, gang involvement, and mental health. Our Relentless Youth Workers strive to restore family connections and social inclusion. Our staff are committed to building relationships with youth that create a sense of belonging while advocating ways to successfully navigate the complexity of high-risk lifestyles.