Transition to Adulthood
Preparing youth, whom often have little or no family support, as they age out of care, as well as providing financial assistance and housing support gives them the freedom to see beyond their basic needs.
Program Highlights
Helped 33 youth aged 18+ transition to independent living by providing essential supplies and first-month rent assistance as they moved out on their own for the first time.
Two Batshaw group homes provide a stable living environment for youth aged 18–21 as they navigate the transition to adulthood.
Secured access to 10 Priority Social Housing (PSL) units, creating new pathways to stable housing for youth leaving care.
How We’re Improving
Through philanthropic real estate partnerships, we are helping youth access suitable housing after they leave care
We have created a dedicated emergency fund to youth as they transition out of care, providing them with a structured safety net if life plans don’t turn out exactly as planned.
Batshaw Centres have opened two group homes, for youth aged 18-21 to help bridge the gap from care to independence.
Why We need You:
Youth in care, formerly in care & at-risk of being in care statistically are more vulnerable than their peers:
Over 20% experience one or more homelessness episodes.
1 in 3 experience precarious housing
28% have taken pharmaceuticals for mental health needs (vs. 8% of youth the same age)