African Community Services of Peel (ACSP) - Youth Programs

Application

Call office

Eligibility / Target Population

Black youth ages 12-25 years and their families

Fees

None

Executives

Wambui Karanja - Executive Director
905-460-9514 ext 224 * wkaranja@africancommunityservices.org

Contacts

Geoff Aura - Youth Outreach Worker
647-425-5443 * aurag@africancommunityservices.org

Languages

English ; Arabic ; Fanti ; Ga ; Somali ; Swahili ; Twi

Area Served

Peel Region

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Supports black youth and their families by providing them with access to different programs and services to meet their needs and bridges the gaps in service access

provides direct support and guidance to Black youth and their families to help them access necessary services
empowers youth to build life skills and prepare for employment and education opportunities
foster positive mental health and resilience through community-based interventions

Key Features:

Comprehensive Service Access: facilitates connections to pre-employment and employment services, summer job readiness programs, after-school initiatives, mental health supports, recreational activities, and community crisis response resources
Collaboration with EYOW: refers youth in need of intensive therapeutic services to the Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker (EYOW) Program for additional support
Youth-Focused Approach: encourages youth engagement and development through strength-based and culturally relevant practices
Family and Community Engagement: works with families and communities to create a supportive environment for youth development

Youth Outreach Worker (YOW)