Youth homelessness refers to individuals under 25 who lack stable, permanent housing. Many appear outwardly stable while privately facing instability, hunger, stress, and safety risks.
Family conflict or breakdown
Abuse, neglect, or unsafe environments
Poverty and housing insecurity
Lower academic performance and higher dropout risk
Increased mental and physical health challenges
Higher vulnerability to exploitation and violence
Over 35,000 youth under 25 experience homelessness in Canada each year.
Nearly 1 in 5 homeless youth in Canada rely on emergency shelters at some point during the year.
Many homeless youth work part-time or full-time jobs, but income alone is often insufficient.