YWCA Halifax is a multi-service agency that builds economic security, promotes wellness and creates opportunities for women, girls and their families by providing a strong voice and integrated services.

WEBSITE: www.ywcahalifax.com

FACEBOOK: @ywcahalifax

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Family and Community Outreach Worker (FCOW) works with parents and families of youth who are exploited in the sex trade or at-risk of becoming exploited, regardless of whether or not the youth is also an NSTAY client. Case management with families puts the family at the centre of services and does not need to involve the youth. The FCOW works with addressing the parents’ needs to support or understand what is going on with their children. The FCOW also works with youth victims of trafficking who have children themselves, where the focus is on their roles as parents. Foster families caring for and supporting youth who are being exploited can also access the FCOW for family case management.

PROGRAM SUPPORTS: Family-based safety planning; Emotional support; Problem-solving strategies; Group based support programs; Justice system navigation & advocacy; Child Protection navigation & advocacy; Parenting strategies; Family case management; Referrals.

PARTICIPANT INCLUSION: All Gender Inclusive; All ages; Nonoffending parents, foster parents and guardians of youth at-risk for exploitation, entrenched or exiting the sex trade

REGION COVERED: Nova Scotia wide

PHONE #: 782-414-7657

HOW TO ACCESS: Individuals can self-refer and community agencies can refer by filling out referral for (available online)

DIRECT REFERRAL: Trena- t.gallant@ywahalifax.com

PROGRAM WEBSITE: www.ywcahalifax.com/programs/nstay/fcow/

SEE ALSO: Specialized CSEC Programs and Services; Housing; Youth Programs & Outreach; Education & Employment Services