Youth Success Pathways
Building Brighter Futures: Every Youth’s Journey Matters
At Avanda Cares, every youth’s journey matters. We provide trauma-informed youth care that helps young people move from crisis to confidence. Located in Mississauga, Ontario, we guide youth aged 12–21 through personalized care, life skills training and supportive planning. At Avanda Cares, we guide youth from trauma toward confidence, independence and lifelong success so they can step into adulthood with strength and stability. Our Youth Success Pathways program shows how each young person is supported from the day they enter care to the day they graduate into independence.
A Day at Avanda
Every day at Avanda Cares is built around safety, structure and support. From morning routines to evening check ins, our youth experience a sense of belonging and calm.
A typical day may include:
Nutritious meals and shared mealtime conversations
School attendance or learning sessions with our Education Liaison
One-on-one mental health support with our on-site nurse or social worker
Group activities focused on emotional regulation, life skills and identity
Evening quiet time, journaling, or hobbies that help with self-care
We make sure every youth feels heard, seen and valued. This safe and stable routine is the foundation for healing and growth.
My Transition Plan
As youth grow within our care, they build their own transition plan, a personalized roadmap toward independent living. Starting at age 16, each youth gets support from our team to prepare for the future with practical life skills and personal goals.
Our life skills training includes:
Budgeting and smart money habits
Cooking healthy meals and meal planning
Job readiness, resume writing and interview skills
Housing readiness understanding leases, tenant rights and safe living
Conflict resolution and communication workshops
Weekly real life practice sessions with staff and mentors
We meet each youth where they are and guide them step by step through planning, learning and doing.
Graduation & Alumni Highlights
Success at Avanda Cares isn’t just about leaving care it’s about launching into life.
Our graduates go on to:
Enroll in post-secondary education
Start jobs and explore career training
Secure safe, independent housing
Reconnect with family or find stable adult mentors
Give back by mentoring younger youth in care
We are proud of our alumni and continue to stay connected through mentorship, check-ins and celebration events. Their stories inspire hope for every new youth who walks through our door.
Testimonial
Avanda Cares believed in me when no one else did. Today, I’m studying nursing and building the life I dreamed of.
Sarah, Avanda Cares Graduate
Avanda Cares believed in me when no one else did. Today, I’m studying nursing and building the life I dreamed of.
Milly, Avanda Cares Graduate
The life skills I learned helped me get my first job and my first apartment.
Jayden, Former Youth in Care
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At Avanda Cares, Success Is Healing + Hope
Every young person deserves a future they can believe in. At Avanda Cares, we use trauma informed care, cultural identity support and real-world skill-building to guide youth toward a life of confidence and connection. We’re more than a foster care agency, we’re a community that believes in every child’s potential.
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