- Description
Designed to assist youth ages 16-24 who have been involved with Children's Aid or child welfare services with their transition to independence
- assists and supports youth to identify, develop and implement an individualized plan based on their goals
- supports youth leaving care to identify, access and navigate adult service systems relevant to their needs and transitional into self-reliance, providing emotional support
Connects youth with existing supports and resources in the community, including:
- housing supports
- educational opportunities
- employment services and training
- life skills training, such as financial management
- health and mental health services
- legal services
- other social and community supports
- Eligibility
- Ages: 16 year(s) - 24 year(s) Are or have been, involved with child welfare
- Application Process
Clients may self-refer, peer-refer, or be referred by community agency
- Phone
- 905-681-1140
- Office
- 905-681-1140
- Web Site
- ymcahbb.ca/housing-community/youth-transition
- Languages
- English
- Contact
- Lauren Cihosky, Youth in Transition Worker
Email: [email protected]
Phone: call or text (Cell) 905-928-8803 - Program Manager
- Kim Horan
Phone: 905-526-8452 - Fees
- None
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Halton Information Providers
- Last Updated On
- April 12, 2026
- Last Verified On
- May 1, 2025
- Address
- 500 Drury Lane
Burlington, ON, L7R 2X2
Cross Street: Drury Lane and New St
Open in Google Maps - Accessibility
- Fully Accessible - except for mezzanine in fitness centre
- Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm with flexibility for evening hours
- Service Area(s)
- Halton Region

