In 2011, Calgary became the first jurisdiction in Canada to launch
a strategic plan to end youth homelessness.
a strategic plan to end youth homelessness.
A separate plan for youth is necessary because youth experiencing homelessness, like all young people, are experiencing significant developmental changes – social, physical, emotional, and cognitive.
It’s important to acknowledge that many adults experiencing homelessness had their first experience with homelessness as a youth, which is why it’s so important to prevent and end youth homelessness.
