Delta has a new Youth Hub.
Following a presentation by the Delta Police Department, (DPD) a member of the cities Youth Action Team, council has approved the new Youth Hub which will be established in a space at the North Delta Rec Centre, initially operating one day per week.
Council has given approval to the DPD to hold the license agreement for the space during the first year and they also have the ability to expand operations to three days per week as demand grows.
After the first year, a detailed report on the progress and impact the Youth Hub has had on the community must be presented to council as well, that report be sent to all levels of government including federal and municipal representatives in Delta.
Chief Neil Dubord expressed his appreciation for reaching this milestone.
“We are grateful for the work done to get to the approval stage for a youth hub in Delta,” said Dubord. “We look forward to the next steps in solidifying the services and opening the door to provide a much-needed wrap-around approach to youth health and wellness in Delta.”
Delta’s Child Youth Committee (CYC), a collaborative group comprising of government, non-profit, and other partners, is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of local youth.
YAT operates as a division of the CYC. For additional details, visit: https://www.deltakids.ca.
In early 2023, YAT organized research focused on youth service needs in Delta, aiming to pinpoint gaps and improve service delivery efficiency. Research included, in part, service reviews, parent and youth surveys, and input from a youth advisory panel. The research led to the recommendation of establishing a “Made for Delta Youth Hub” as a service delivery model.
“I want to thank the Delta Police Department, City staff and community partners for their hard work and collaboration in developing the Delta Youth Hub proposal,” added Mayor Goerge Harvie. “Providing a dedicated space at the North Delta Recreation Centre is crucial in supporting our youth. The challenges in accessing local services are real and no youth should have to travel for hours outside of Delta to access help.
“As a council, we understand the importance of providing a safe and accessible environment with coordinated services tailored to the needs of our young community members. I look forward to seeing the progress and positive impact of the Delta Youth Hub over the next year.”
