Arts Programming for Youth Experiencing Homelessness

This factsheet was developed by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness.

HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET:

The factsheet outlines five key benefits of art-making for youth who are homeless:

1. Stress reduction & relaxation
2. Mental health recovery
3. Healing trauma
4. Self-expression and self-discovery
5. Self-confidence

The factsheet includes 10 tips for creating an impactful arts program, and 10 ways that the arts can be used to address the causes and effects of youth homelessness:

1. Advocacy
2. Healing and recovery from trauma
3. Public education
4. Building social supports and connections
5. Skill-building for the new economy
6. Community integration
7. Cultural connection for Indigenous youth
8. Supports for youth transitioning from homelessness
9. Research mobilization
10. Career development

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