A new housing complex to support young adults transitioning out of the child welfare system is opening in Windsor.
The house, which can support 15 people, is funded through a partnership with the City of Windsor, Public Safety Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation (CHC) and the Windsor Essex Children’s Aid Society (WECAS).
“The challenges faced by our youth can feel overwhelming and insurmountable especially in a time where the cost of living is rising and affordable housing is scarce. That is why this project is so vitally important and necessary. The project’s starting point addresses housing insecurity for those youth between 18-23 who are transitioning from CAS care into independence and then goes well beyond by offering programming that builds the skill sets, networks and self-care practices needed to thrive in independence," said Derrick Drouillard, Executive Director, Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society.
The housing complex also offers life skills programming on home management and tenancy, financial literacy and budgeting, and self-care.
“When we talk about Housing Solutions Made for Windsor and efforts to Strengthen the Core and create healthy spaces downtown and beyond, it is all part of a larger conversation around Building Windsor’s Future in a way that ensures no one is left behind. We are committed to implementing the strategies in the 10-year Housing and Homelessness Master Plan; and to building a more inclusive, resilient Windsor for all,” said Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens.
The facility will be ready to accept individuals this month.
