Aboriginal Transition Team

Goals / Purpose of Program

The Transition Team provide intensive, non-judgmental one-to-one support to youth ages 16 - 18 years old who are involved with the Ministry of Children & Family Development (MCFD). The goal of the program is to assist youth, by providing relevant information and referring youth to programs and services in the community that will help them work towards obtaining the housing, education, supports, resources, training, or tools necessary to become fully capable of living independently.

The Urban Native Youth Association believes that youth are the experts in their own lives. Every youth is an individual with his or her own unique strengths and needs. The Transition Worker provides close, non-judgmental support and assistance to youth to help them identify their individual needs and make positive goals for their future.

Program Activities

Non-judgmental individual support 
Assistance with MCFD processes
Support during family and/or community reconnection  
Crisis intervention 
Life Skills, education, and health information and support  
Referrals and information on services for Native youth and other culturally relevant programs and services 
Cultural teachings and access to Elders

How Youth Can Become Involved

At this time only Native youth ages 16 – 18 years old who have an open file with MCFD may access this program. Youth can contact us first, but they must then contact MCFD for a formal referral in order to access this program.

For a successful intake, a youth must be looking to make a positive change in his/her life and be willing to actively work towards positive change.

Volunteer Opportunities

Due to the type of programming and concerns for youth safety, there are no volunteer opportunities for this program at this time.

Donations Needed

We would be very grateful to accept donations of items that can be given to and used with youth participants. In particular, the following would be very useful for our programming:

•   Bus Tickets
•   Food Vouchers
•   Recreation Passes (movies, bowling, etc.)
•   Food vouchers

Please call the Program Coordinator at 604-254-7732 to discuss your possible donation. Depending on the type, size and value of the donation, UNYA may be able to provide a tax receipt for donations.

Program Funders

BC Ministry of Children & Family Development

Aboriginal Transition Team Brochure (pdf)

How to contact us:

1618 East Hastings Street,Vancouver, BC, V5L 1S6
Phone: (604) 254-7732
Fax: (604) 254-7811
Email: transition@unya.bc.ca

Urban Native Youth Association