Youth Services Bureau

Question 1

Youth Services Bureau Values

Answer 1

• Client centered (16-24 year olds)
• Antioppressive
• Trauma informed
• Strengths based
• Harm reduction
• Housing first

Question 2

Five core principles for housing first for YSB

Answer 2

• Right to housing with no preconditions
• Youth choice, voice, and self determination
• Positive youth development and wellness orientation
• Individualized client driven supports with no time limits
• Social inclusion and community integration

Question 3

Emergency housing services at YSB

Answer 3

• Basically shelters for youth
• No criteria to be accepted you just have to be safe

Question 4

Transitional housing program at YSB

Answer 4

• Basically practice apartments
• Much more independent than shelters

Question 5

Community engagement with YSB

Answer 5

• Engaging with youth: recognizing the importance of social connectedness and supporting youth as advocates
• Creating community: creating events and opportunities for community connection as youth participate in projects and events that develop a sense of belonging in a supportive and creative environment

Question 6

Youth advisory communities YSB

Answer 6

• Consult with these groups before starting new programs
• It’s hard to know what its like to a youth today, so we need to ask them what they want or need