ABOUT US

The Youth Serving Agencies Network (YSAN) is a collaborative network of organizations dedicated to supporting youth across the Greater Hamilton area. Since 1998, our mission has been to enhance the capacity of youth-serving professionals by fostering connections, sharing resources, and promoting impactful initiatives.

Together, we create opportunities that empower youth and strengthen the community. Whether through training events, resource sharing, or campaigns like Pink Shirt Day, YSAN is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and those who serve them.

Mission

YSAN will work collectively to build agencies’ capacity to support the positive development of, healthy, helpful, and hopeful youth aged 12-29 in Hamilton, Ontario.

Vision

As a strategic collaboration of agencies, YSAN will promote and celebrate youth opportunities in Hamilton while maximizing available resources to ensure an equitable and accessible community for youth. 

YSAN Values

  • Asset-Based Approaches

  • Collaboration

  • Diversity & Inclusion

  • Advocacy

  • Respect

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