PRINCE ALBERT — The Government of Saskatchewan is allocating $686,376 in 2023-24 in the YWCA Prince Albert to fund residential services in the community and surrounding area.
The Youth Residential Support Services program provides safe, supervised living environments for at-risk youth aged 16-17 who are involved in the criminal justice system. The program will receive $348,054 over three years, or $116,018 in 2023-24.
In addition to housing, wrap-around services such as education, training and employment opportunities are provided to give youth the best chance at successfully re-integrating into their community and reducing the likelihood of re-offending, according to a government press release.
In 2022-23, the program provided services to nine youth involved in the justice system.
"These services are integral to community health and the well-being of some of our most vulnerable citizens,” YWCA Prince Albert CEO Donna Brooks said.
“Our staff work around the clock to give people a helping hand to create a better life for themselves and their families."
The YWCA Prince Albert's Enhanced Residential Services programs (Our House and Central Avenue) support women experiencing interpersonal violence and abuse. These programs provide safe shelter and support services to women and their children in the city of Prince Albert and surrounding area.
Since 2021, Our House and Central Avenue have received nearly $1.67 million, including $570,358 in 2023-24, to provide targeted services for women and their children experiencing interpersonal violence and abuse.
Culturally-sensitive programming is offered with referrals to community agencies, addictions and trauma counselling, as well as assistance with education and employment opportunities. In 2022-23, YWCA's Our House program assisted 214 women, and the Central Avenue program supported 85 women and their 66 children.
For more information about the YWCA Prince Albert's programs and services, visit Our Programs — YWCA Prince Albert.
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