Youth Homelessness Rises
Toronto youths struggle
What's the Cause
There are many causes that lead to youth homelessness. The 3 main Factors are Missing child reports, Abuse in the home and shortage of good jobs and affordable housing. Toronto being a city with a high population makes it harder for everyone to receive or maintain a job.
Missing Child Reports:
in 2003 Canada saw a record total of 53,459 reported runaway children. This was a 24% increase over the past decade.
Abuse in home:
The majority of youth children never leave happy homes for the streets. Studies have Shown that 70% of youth have some form of sexual, physical or emotional abuse.
Affordable housing:
The Children’s Aid Society of Toronto found that in housing was a factor in one in five cases where children were taken into care. This is a 60% increase in the past 20 years
Dylan's Story to recovery
How can you help?
Youth without shelter foundation
Email: Pcommunications@yws.on.ca
Website: http://www.yws.on.ca/
Location: 6 Warrendale Court, Toronto, ON, Canada
Phone: (416) 748-0110
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Youth-Without-Shelter-YWS-111734105730/
Twitter: @YWSToronto