Delta City Council Greenlights Youth Hub Initiative

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On July 8, 2024, the Delta Police Department (DPD), a member of Delta’s Youth Action Team (YAT), presented a report to Delta Council advocating for the creation of a “Made for Delta Youth Hub.”

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.
 
The City Council approved the following recommendations at the July 8 meeting:

  1. THAT Delta Council approve the establishment of a Delta Youth Hub.
  2. THAT the Youth Hub be established in the “Changes” space at the North Delta Recreation Centre, initially operating one day per week. Approval is granted to expand operations up to three days per week as community demand grows. The Delta Police Department will hold the license agreement for this space during the first year.
  3. THAT a comprehensive report be presented to the Council after the first year of implementation to assess the Youth Hub’s progress and impact.
  4. THAT the Report by the Police Department dated June 24, 2024 regarding
    “A Made For Delta Youth Hub” be forwarded to the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Member of Parliament, Delta, the Honourable Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North, and Ian Paton, MLA for Delta South.

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. 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.”