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Program: Fort Frances - Victoria Ave - Youth in Transition Program
Organizations: Weechi It Te Win Family Services
Phone Numbers: 807-274-3201
Toll-Free: 1-800-465-2911
After Hours: 807-274-3201
Fax: 807-274-8435
Website: www.weechi.ca/wcm-docs/docs/youth_in_transition_pr...
Address: PO Box 812
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N1
Street
Address: 		601 Victoria Ave
Fort Frances
Location:
  • Youth in Transition house located on Victoria Ave in downtown area
  • Closest intersection is at Victoria Ave and First St E
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Contacts: Phyllis Pierson - Youth in Transition Worker
807-274-3201 Ext 2112 * phyllis.l.pierson@weechi.ca
Service Description: Supports youth in their transition from the child welfare system to adulthood
  • Offers a voluntary, short-service program through a youth drop-in facility up to a maximum of 12 weeks
  • Tailors a service plan for each client based on their needs
Supports and programs may include:
  • Assistance with applying for disability services
  • Cultural programs that support individual wellness
  • Educational planning and support such as funding and applications
  • Employment and training resources that may include resume development, interview skills, job entry training and introduction to trade skills
  • Life skills programs such as budgeting, household management, and communication skills that support living independently
  • Housing support including access to available housing and applications
  • Specialized training programs that include training stipends
Fees: None
Application:
  • Open to referrals from any source including self-referrals

  • Referral package available on website
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
  • Indigenous youth 15-24 years of age leaving the child welfare system


  • Individual ongoing support provided for Indigenous children in care or youth aged 15-25 years on Extended Care Maintenance
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 1-2-2026


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