Shawntay Rose Dann is having candid conversations in front of a camera about everything from mental health to homelessness in the hopes of empowering other young Nova Scotians to do the same in their own lives.
Youth Outreach Programs Expanding
January 20, 2021 - 12:05 PM
Nova Scotia youth who are struggling, marginalized and at-risk need more access to supports in their communities to help them grow, develop, stay safe and have more opportunities for their future.
That is why the Youth Outreach program, which delivers services that support the health, safety and well-being of youth, is expanding. The program will be expanded in four locations, three in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and another in the Windsor and Kentville areas. The expansion is part of a $1.9 million investment in child welfare prevention and early intervention.
“We want more young people to have access to supports in their communities,” said Kelly Regan, Minister of Community Services. “Expanding Youth Outreach in these four locations will also provide more programs and services to meet the specific needs of African Nova Scotians and Mi’kmaq, as well as youth in care.”
HALIFAX Life has taken a difficult turn for a Halifax father of four, who is well known in his community for giving back to the youth, and now needs community support to help his young family. Alvero Wiggins is known for helping others in his community of Uniacke Square in north end Halifax. “In the young kids of this community I saw myself,” says Wiggins. “And it matters to have somebody in your life that cares, and somebody in your life that will be there for you.” For 10 years, Wiggins has worked at several youth organizations including St. George’s YouthNet, Leave Out Violence, Hope Blooms and Love N.S.