Youth Services
Provided by: Government of Saskatchewan - Social Services
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Service Description
Provides support and services to 16 and 17 year old youth when:
- the young person cannot return to live with their family for reasons of safety; or
- there is no parent willing or able to take responsibility for their care
Eligibility
Case workers follow four guiding principles to determine whether the young person and his/her family receive services:
- all 16- and 17-year-olds need adult support, guidance and direction – at least some of the time
- wherever possible, this support, guidance and direction should be provided by the young person's family
- it may be necessary to work with the young person's family to help them become stronger and better able to deal with their stresses and problems, particularly problems related to parenting and family functioning
- helping 16- and 17-year-olds through supportive (financial or residential) services and should ensure there is an ongoing family connection, unless such a connection is not in the best interest of the youth
Application Process
Contact your closest social services office to talk to a caseworker who will:
- discuss concerns about safety issues due to abuse in the home
- with the young person's permission contact one or both parents
- contact the young person's school or others who may be able to provide additional information
Documents Required
Contact for information
Fees
None
Office: 306-933-5960
Fax: 306-798-4040
TTY: 866-995-0099
Toll-Free: 866-221-5200
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Service Website
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/family-and-social-support/youth-services
Email
socialservicesinquiry@gov.sk.ca
Coverage Area
Saskatchewan
Languages Offered
English
Multiple Locations – Social Service Offices
Location Info
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Accessibility
Unknown; contact for information
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