Youth Contact provides 3-6 months of community support to youth (12 to 18 years of age) on probation who are considered high risk for not following-through with the terms of their probation order and are at risk of re-offending.

Our Program

Youth Contact provides comprehensive individual and family support for youth involved with the Youth Justice System in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Referrals to this 3-6 month program come from the youth's Probation Officer based on concerns that the individual is at higher risk of breaching their current probation order, is not following the terms of his/her community supervision order, or is considered at greater risk of re-offending. The Youth Worker engages the youth and his/her family in their home and community providing support, encouragement and guidance. Based on individual need, focused support is provided in the areas of school, employment, life skills development, health and housing support.

Referrals

Referrals are accepted based on the recommendation of the local Probation Office and Lutherwood’s Youth Justice Services Team.

Fees

There are no fees for this service.