Youth Diversion is proud to announce that Jeff Easton is the 2021 recipient of the Nick Bala Distinguished Service Award. This award is present to a member of the community for outstanding service to the community through the Youth Diversion Program. Jeff Easton is a volunteer, donor and all around supporter of our agency. Jeff […]
Congratulations to Amanda Clancy from North Addington Education Centre who is our 2021 recipient of the Heather Lynne Wells Memorial Education Fund. Amanda will be attending Ryerson University this fall in the Bachelor of Engineering-Aerospace Engineering Program.
Youth Diversion is excited to once again partner with The CFKA in support of our Kingston Police initiative that has Youth Diversion Staff embed with officers to fully support the referral process for youth coming into contact with police. Recent data indicates how this initiative is truly making a difference in helping youth overcome challenges.
There are so many incredible organizations energizing communities across Ontario. Through Hydro One’s EnergizingLifeON initiative, we are a proud to receive support to continue to addressing critical needs in KFLA such as our ACE’s informed mental wellness initiative. A huge thank you to Ontario Hydro
Happy New year All! During this current lockdown, Youth Diversion will be following the lead of both school boards with our offices being closed until January 11 and staff working remotely. All Volunteer activities have been put on hold until January 11. We are still accepting referrals and answering inquiries from community partners and families. […]
HELPING YOUTH OVERCOME CHALLENGES CLICK HERE TO DONATE For the cost of a coffee, you have the power to change a young person’s life. Your spare change will spare our young people a life of hurt, isolation and vulnerability. Youth Diversion has been helping children, youth and families in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington overcome challenges […]
We celebrated this years award recipients during our AGM over ZOOM. It was a different celebration this year, we missed presenting everyone with their plaque and handshake. None the less we want to make sure to congratulate and celebrate all the achievements and amazing work all these recipients have done for our agency. Thank you […]
Kingston Police – https://www.kingstonpolice.ca/en/news/pilot-project-launching-between-kingston-police-and-youth-diversion.aspx Kingston police team up with Youth Diversion to try to limit youth contact with police –https://globalnews.ca/news/7297461/kingston-police-youth-diversion/ Partnership aims to enhance support for at-risk youth –https://www.kingstonist.com/news/support-initiative-for-youth/
Congratulations to Jim Reilly as he was chosen by staff for the 2019 Nick Bala Distinguished Service Award All Youth Diversion Staff and Volunteers.
