Youth Development Services

Provided by: PLEA Community Services Society of BC

Service Description

Provides one-on-one support on an outreach basis to youth, helping youth develop life skills, address risks and challenges, and build positive connections within their community. Workers help youth to identify and work on goals in areas such as family, peers, and community, as well as help youth reconnect to educational programs, and access employment programs and secure jobs. They encourage youth to participate in community social and recreational activities, and create opportunities for youth to participate in events that provide positive and mutual peer support. Can also help youth develop Youth Agreements that will help them meet their identified goals in these areas. Workers are available seven days a week; hours are variable between 10 am and 8 pm. Serves Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody.

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