Plan to end youth homelessness in Calgary

In essence, the Youth Plan builds on and adds value to the knowledge and structure of the current system. [...] Page 6. Plan to End Youth Homelessness in Calgary 2. Youth homelessness is not new to Calgary To identify the strategies and programs that will help end youth homelessness in Calgary, the issue needs to be viewed in a historical context. [...] The Youth Plan proposes that a collaborative approach be taken to redesign the homeless youth service system in collaboration with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, community funders and other community agencies. [...] These statistics highlight the over representation of Aboriginal young people that are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.23 The Youth Plan adopts the following major milestone: By 2018, Aboriginal homeless young people will not be over-represented in the homeless population.3 According to The City of Calgary 2008 Biennial Homeless Count, Aboriginal young people and children represent 28% of [...] Plan to End Youth Homelessness in Calgary Strategy One Build a coordinated system to prevent25 and end youth homelessness in Calgary Keeping in line with Phase Two26 of the 10 Year Plan, the Youth Plan builds a more coordinated system for those at risk of or experiencing homelessness to get help.