In the 5 years since we started as an organization, our work w/ youth has focused on 4 crucial areas: 1. youth voice & equity 2. trust & relationships 3. research to practice 4. engaging policy & systems prevention learn more at: bit.ly/3vBV8nL

Have you heard about the Youth Diversion Program (Youth Diversion)? It's a partnership w/ YMCA of Northern AB - Edmonton + Edmonton Police supported by Homeward Trust and federal funding through Making the Shift (#MtS). LEARN MORE: bit.ly/3jdKKPM

Why yes, Julie Rohr is trending above the Met Gala. #welovejulierohr #yeg #yyc

Edmonton has dealt with some simmering tensions of late. Sometimes, it may even feel like it's too much to bear. But today, this city put its entire heart out on the table for one amazing woman, and the country took notice. Edmonton, you're a gem. #yeg #welovejulierohr

Another stellar dose of love for a stellar woman. #yeg #welovejulierohr #yyc

With Julie Rohr ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡ °) In Memoriam's blessing, it's an honour to announce the #RealTalkRJ Julie Rohr Scholarship. Save the date - Thurs, June 23, 2022 - for the inaugural Real Talk Ryan Jespersen Golf Tournament The Ranch Golf & Country Club in support of our new scholarship fund! Details to come. #yeg #welovejulierohr

Why is #womenshomelessness a human rights issue? Join Kaitlin Schwan + Women's National Housing & Homelessness Network members as they discuss NEW data on #womenshomelessness in Canada + how we can use it to transform our approach. LISTEN: bit.ly/3mD7UzA

Staff at YES Shelter Ptbo exemplify the virtues of compassion, thoughtfulness and devotion in their service to our most vulnerable. Today, I was pleased to announce $52,900 through the Ontario Trillium Foundation to offer enhanced mental health training for their team! 😃

Dave Smith Ontario Trillium Foundation Thank you Dave Smith - we are so pleased to receive this help🌈

The largest pan-Canadian study on #youthhomelessness to date outlines 7 ways that #youth are suffering ➡️ bit.ly/3mNKTKp

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Join #YouthHomelessness experts Kim Kakakaway, Clovis Grant and Alex Abramovich in a rich discussion on how to produce positive, inclusionary outcomes for youth at risk of or who experience #homelessness. REGISTER: bit.ly/3CJZcGM #MtSinConvo

A key element of the Housing First for Youth (HF4Y) program model is the need to shift away from the current emphasis on emergency responses to #homelessness and place a greater emphasis on #prevention! Learn more about this preventative strategy: bit.ly/3jvzJda

Last week, 41 states and 9 countries came together in Seattle for HF Partners Conf. Stephen Gaetz & @MelanieRedman shared #MakingTheShift's research outcomes from the #HousingFirst for Youth (#HF4Y) demonstration sites which have shown to increase positive outcomes for young people.

8 Years ago, we were invited to share #HF4Y model for the first FEANTSA youth study session. It's an honor to now be back that very same room planning “youth work to make housing first for youth work” study session. Thank you @YouthCOE for your ongoing support! @robbie_bxl

Our president & CEO, Melanie Redman, was nominated for Children's Aid Foundation of Canada’s 2022 The Lynn Factor Stand Up for Kids National Award and we are excited to share that she has made the short-list! To learn more and check out the five other incredible finalists visit: cafdn.org/award

Self-care is so important when you work in the social services sector. Visit the link to check this collection of resources on self-care: bit.ly/3S9qle9

Congratulations to Melanie Redman from A Way Home Canada, who has received the 2022 Lynn Factor Stand Up for Kids National Award! This award recognizes extraordinary Canadians who are working to improve the lives of young people involved in child welfare.

As this year's winner, Melanie will direct $50,000 to Eva's Initiatives, where A Way Home Canada was incubated. Learn more about Melanie and the five finalists: bit.ly/3RPZ1kd Congratulations to all! #StandUpForKids

A morning spent working on sharing experiences of applying the HF4Y principles in services across Europe following learning about the Canadian experiences … thanks Heidi Walter !!!!!#endyouthhomelessness

BIG NEWS: The Training & Program Implementation Manager at A Way Home Canada, Heidi Walter, is with FEANTSA this week offering the 1st Train the Trainer program on Housing First for Youth (#HF4Y)! The goal of this program is to establish a pool of trainers with knowledge on HF4Y.