Youth Programs

Youth Programs Overview

The youth programs at JFCFC are committed to increasing the voice of and building the capacity and leadership of youth in our community.

Young Leaders of the Inner City (ages 13-21)

Is our local youth council. Youth meet to learn a variety of youth leadership and team building activities.

Project Y.O.U. (Youth of Unity) (ages 14-18)

Is a partnership project that trains peer mentors to design and deliver health promotion and drug misuse prevention (including glue-sniffing) workshops to younger youth.

Youth Drop-In (ages 12-15 and 16-21)
Settlement and Peer Support for Newcomers Youth (Host and ISAP) (ages 13-24)

The ISAP (Immigrant Settlement Adaptation Program) is a program to support youth newcomers to access various resources within the community, such as: English classes, legal services, social assistance

Graffiti Arts
After-School Kids Club (8-12)

Our after school clubs provide a range of activities for children aged 8-12. Some of the clubs run out of public housing buildings and others run out of our Centre.

Chill Project
Project Canoe

This outdoor camping and canoeing experience takes local young people to a remote wilderness area and teaches them outdoor and self-reliance skills.

Young Women's Group of Jane/Finch

Is a socially supportive group that meets weekly to promote healthy choices and injury prevention through building awareness and leadership skills.

Building a stronger Jane/Finch Community