The AHC Children, Youth, and Family Empowerment Program supports the holistic development of children and youth by offering resources, skills, and meaningful connections that help them thrive. Our programs strengthen resilience, build confidence, and create nurturing environments—while also supporting parents and caregivers.
We work alongside underserved children and youth to enhance protective factors and support their social, emotional, and educational wellbeing. Through collaboration with families, schools, and community partners, we advance equity and expand inclusive opportunities so that every young person can realize their full potential.
Skills Development
We equip children and youth with essential life skills—such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving—tailored to their developmental stages and lived experiences.
Career Exploration
Youth explore career pathways through interactive workshops, mentorship, and hands-on learning that align with their passions and future goals.
Education Support
We provide guidance to help young people navigate educational pathways, build academic confidence, and make informed decisions about their learning journey.
Cultural Identity and Inclusion
Our programs celebrate cultural heritage and diversity, fostering pride and belonging while promoting inclusion in schools and communities.
Health and Wellbeing
Prioritizing both mental and physical health, we offer mindfulness activities, peer support, and age-appropriate health education to promote holistic wellbeing.
Community Engagement and Leadership
Through initiatives like the ELYCA microgrant, we cultivate leadership and civic engagement among youth aged 15–30, encouraging action on community priorities.
Recreation and Social Activities
We build confidence and a sense of belonging through inclusive programs such as soccer, multi-sport, dance, and "Try-It" sports—designed especially for equity-deserving youth.
Youth as Advocates
We empower youth to build meaningful connections, engage with peers and community partners, and lead initiatives that promote inclusion and positive change.
Equipping youth with the skills, confidence, and support needed to pursue meaningful employment and succeed in the workplace.
A supportive and engaging space where youth can practice English, build confidence, and strengthen communication skills for school, work, and everyday life.
We foster confidence and a sense of belonging among equity-deserving youth through inclusive programs in soccer, multi-sport, dance, and "try-it" sports activities.
We build leadership and civic engagement among youth aged 15–30 through the ELYCA Microgrant, supporting community-driven projects that inspire collective action and positive change.
Supporting children’s development through programs that nurture physical health, mental wellbeing, and personal growth—within safe, inclusive, and caring environments.
Empowering parents and caregivers with tools, guidance, and community connections to support their children’s wellbeing and development.
Our programs are open to children and youth aged 7–24, with a focus on supporting equity-deserving participants—especially those who are newcomers, racialized, or navigating socio-economic barriers.
Some programs are offered exclusively in partnership with select schools. To learn more about eligibility or to receive support with registration, please contact us directly.
Most of our programs are fully funded and offered at no cost to participants, schools, and community organizations—removing financial barriers to access and engagement.
At AHC, we believe meaningful collaboration is essential for lasting impact. We actively partner with schools, libraries, community organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders to co-create and strengthen our youth-focused programs and initiatives.
Interested in partnering with us?
Reach out at youth@a4hc.ca
We got to meet lots of newcomer families. We saw that lots of networking happening at those events. We also got to meet a lot of very cool people. At those events the feedback we gotten is that the different community organizations that we allowed newcomer families to meet with. So many partners organization had a chance to speak at those events, facilitated sort of community engagement for newcomer families.
Aditti Akkinen
ELYCA Participant
The Youth Work Exposure Program provided me with the necessary training to find a job, particularly, working with children and youth. The sessions on workplace communication and child development taught me a lot, which gave me the confidence to apply for other jobs. I am doing well in the job interviews by applying the knowledge I gained from the program.
Sarive
Youth Employment readiness
One of them [impact pieces] for sure is leadership skills because it is not easy to take wide range of people and move forward to a particular objective
Abiral
Gurkhas Soccer group
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