Kennedy House Residential Services - Objectives

The following statements outline our objectives in residential care.

• To ensure safety and compassion of all youth placed within Kennedy House Youth Services.
• To institute the standards, guidelines, mandates and philosophy of the CFSA (Child & Family Services Act), YCJA (Youth Criminal Justice Act) and all other relevant legislation.
• To provide proficient programming to young persons.
• Work in co-operation with the Children’s Aid Society, community agencies and governing ministries to maintain high quality and effective service to youth.
• To provide an open referral system that allows for a prompt response to immediate needs of referring individuals and agencies.
• Incorporate individualized plans into the offered programs.
• To provide gender specific programming to all clients.