Northern Alberta

Youth support program helps students serving suspensions in Grande Prairie

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

To support youth in the region, YMCA of Northern Alberta launched its popular Alternative Suspension program in Grande Prairie in March 2021.

Key Points: 
  • To support youth in the region, YMCA of Northern Alberta launched its popular Alternative Suspension program in Grande Prairie in March 2021.
  • This school year, the program will be offered in the Grande Prairie Public School Division, Grande Prairie & District Catholic School Division and Peace Wapiti Public School Division.
  • The Youth Support Worker will communicate with the students parents and the school throughout their stay to provide updates, explains Michael Peters, Program Manager, Child and Youth Services at the YMCA.
  • The expansion of the program to Grande Prairie is welcome news for educators in the region.