Youth Companion Program
Program:
- The intent of this program is to provide one to one companions for high school aged youth with a disability before and after school, on early dismissal days and during the summer months.
- Parents are able to remain at work or school knowing that their children are well cared for.
Services:
- Hire, screen and train potential youth companions
- Connect qualified caregivers with families in need
- Support the families and companions and assist with individualized plans
Participants:
- Referrals made by families, schools or other agencies
- Have a cognitive or intellectual disability
- Are between 13-22 years of age