Choices for Youth Mission
Choices for Youth is a professional services, youth-focused, non-profit, charitable organization that creates spaces and conversations, and operates programs and social enterprises to help vulnerable youth secure stable housing, employment, and education while improving health and family stability.
With a focus on prevention, intervention, and support, we help youth and their families break cycles of poverty and homelessness and transition to healthy, stable, and independent lives.
Choices for Youth Vision
A world free of social and economic barriers, where young people feel able and encouraged to pursue their aspirations and potential
About Choices for Youth
Choices for Youth (CFY) is a non-profit organization based in Newfoundland and Labrador, dedicated to supporting at-risk youth and emerging adults aged 16 to 29. With over 30 years of experience, CFY offers a range of programs focusing on housing, employment, health, and family support. Their approach is grounded in trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and empowerment philosophies, aiming to provide individualized support that meets both immediate and long-term needs of young people. CFY operates various housing options, social enterprises, and outreach services to help youth transition to stable and independent lives.
Beyond direct services, CFY is actively involved in systemic change initiatives, including the development of Integrated Youth Services (IYS) across the province. By collaborating with community partners and government stakeholders, CFY seeks to create a coordinated network of support that addresses the unique challenges faced by youth in Newfoundland and Labrador. Their commitment to prevention, early intervention, and community-based solutions underscores their mission to break cycles of poverty and homelessness among young people.
