Who are they?
Youth who use our shelter:
Age:
- on average, 17 years old
Sex:
Where do they come from?
What is their situation when they arrive?
Youth in contact with our street outreach worker:
Age:
- 44% are minors
- 80% are 21 years old or younger
What are their needs?
- Medical and legal assistance
- Support, references, and follow-up
- Prevention - 9 times out of 10 about drug use and sexual practices
