Youth Education
Our Youth Education Programs are designed to teach kids what healthy relationships are all about and to help eliminate violence in our communities. The curriculum for each program (offered from Grades 5 through 12) meet the Ontario Ministry of Education guidelines, are interactive, and include various forms of media to address all learning styles and engage students’ cognitive, behavioural and emotional learning processes.
Our programs also cover social and emotional learning strategies including the Healthy School framework, the Equity and Inclusive Education strategy, and the Safe School Strategy.
Since our Youth Education Program began in 2001, more than 50,000 students and over 40 schools have benefited from these skill-building, attitude changing programs!
The benefits of social connections are numerous. Proven links include lower rates of anxiety and depression, higher self-esteem, greater empathy, and more trusting and cooperative relationships. Strong, healthy relationships can also help to strengthen your immune system, help you recover from disease, and may even lengthen your life.¹
Our Youth Education Programs are largely funded by fundraised dollars. By investing in our programs, you are making a difference in the lives of youth in the Dufferin and Caledon communities.
¹ https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/Strong-relationships-strong-health
Youth Education Flyer
For more details on each program, download our Youth Education Flyer.
School Registration Form
Registration for the 2023/2024 school year is now open.
For more information on the registration process, or our Youth Education Program, please contact Travis Greenley at 519-942-4122. ext. 238 or travis@familytransitionplace.ca.
After School Programs
My World is one of our most popular programs. Approximately 8-10 students gather to discuss social issues or problems they are experiencing. This type of group provides learning that helps achieve a positive personal image, as well as independence through responsible decision making and problem solving (8 weeks).
For more information on future workshops, please contact Sabina at 519-942-4122, ext. 245 or sabina@familytransitionplace.ca.
YE Teacher Packages
Our educators have put together comprehensive packages for teachers to use to prepare and disseminate the information provided through the individual programs. Please visit this page to review each of these packages as needed.
Youth Education Teacher Survey
We care about our work. Please help us make sure our programs are effective by telling us about your experience in our programs and how they have affected your classroom.
Parent Presentations
FTP also offers programming to parents and guardians to help them support their children as they navigate some of the challenges of growing up.
Partnerships
FTP’s youth educators often team up with the Orangeville Public Library to offer programming for youth and adults. Please click HERE for current activities.
Youth Education Virtual Workshops:
Family Transition Place’s Youth Education Team is proud to offer interactive workshops for youth ages 11-13 utilizing a multi-media approach on an as-need basis.
Here are the four available topics:
» Healthy Relationships
» Communication
» Emotional Self-Regulation
» Mental Health and Wellness
A link to each virtual workshop will be sent to you via email once confirmed. We request a maximum of two children per device.
For details on setting up an online workshop with our Youth Education Team,
please email sabina@familytransitionplace.ca or travis@familytransitionplace.ca.
(Photo by Annie Spratt Unsplash)
Youth Self-Esteem In-Person Workshops:
In partnership with the Orangeville Public Library, Family Transition Place’s (FTP’s) Youth Education team hosts in-person Self-Esteem workshops for youth ages 13-17:
Self-Esteem & Relationships | Self-Esteem & Social Media | Mental Healthy & Wellness | Hope & Resiliency
Orangeville Public Library | 1 Mill Street
PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR INFORMATION ON THE NEXT SESSION
To be added to a notification list, please email sabina@familytransitionplace.ca.
COVID-19 Protocols will be in place for all participants.
Helpful links for healthy relationships
Please click HERE to access some helpful links for students and parents.