According to Without a Home: The National Youth Homelessness Survey, 20% of the homeless population in Canada is comprised of youth between the ages of 13-24. In a given year, there are at least 35,000-40,000 youth experiencing homelessness. Finding ways to keep youth from entering homelessness needs to be a priority for communities.
This episode of Searching for Solutions features an insightful conversation with Mike Lethby, Executive Director of RAFT, an innovative youth resource outreach and homeless shelter for teens in Niagara. The keys to reducing youth homelessness start with support and diversion and Mike travels across Canada showcasing how RAFT shifted its approaches to youth homelessness leading to significant reductions in youth experiencing homelessness in Niagara.