Edmonton Mentor Network, Inc. offers the blend of unique approaches to assist in supporting and creating change for youth in their development of skills to achieve success in the future. Our programs include the following:
Group Living Program(s):
- Short-term
- Long-term
- Crisis
Edmonton Mentor – Group Living Program
- 0 – 17 years at the time of intake
- Duration of placement to 24 years
- Male and Female
Additionally, we focus on the following areas:
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Community and Safety
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Family Wellness
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Education
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Life Skills
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Culture
We have two facilities. Each of the facilities is licensed to accommodate 5 children or youth, making a total of 10 beds.
OTHER PROGRAMS:
Edmonton Mentor Network currently operates a residential facility located in region 6 (Greater Edmonton Area). The residential group care home is licensed to care for up to four (4) male and/or female youth ages thirteen (13) to seventeen (17) years of age.
On Your Way Program (OYW)
Edmonton Mentor Network provides a home-like setting for youth requiring a stable environment while they are in the process of determining the next steps in its On Your Way program.
OYW Program Eligibility (stability and strength-building emphasis)
- 13-17 years of age
- Males and Females
- Referred by a Designated First Nation Authority (DFNA) and/or a Child and Family Service Authority (CFSA)
On Your Mark Program (OYM)
Recognizing the gap in service for youth transitioning out of care and into independence. The On Your Mark program is a life skills program designed to transition youth out of care.
OYM Program Eligibility (Life skills and transition to independence emphasis)
- 16-18 years of age
- Males and Females
- Youth who turned 18 in the program have to exit no later than 1 day after their 18th birthday as per Region
- 6 licensing expectations
Edmonton Mentor Network staff Model
- 2 key worker staff to 4 youth (2:4)
- Edmonton Mentor Network does and will provide 1 to 1 (1:1) supports to youth on a case-by-case basis
- 1 overnight awake staff
Ineligibility for Either Program
- Youth cannot have a history of violence and/ or history of sexual perpetration.
- Youth with an active and all-consuming addiction may be denied entry if they pose risk to peers and/or staff.
- Youth cannot have a significant physical impairment(s) due to the inaccessibility of program accommodation (not wheelchair accessible).
Edmonton Mentor Network, Inc. is also committed to ensuring that the persons served within the care of the agency are continually and consistently provided respect and consideration of the youth and their formal and informal values, cultural orientation, language, religion, and spirituality.