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A. Child Youth and Family Development Family Connections Program Prospects Program B. Residential Urgent Care and Assessment Watson Program Fremlin Program C. Residential Long-Term Stabilization Park Program Knight Program D. Urgent Response Repatriation Program		Watson Program Focus: Urgent care of youth who display high-risk street involvement Details: 5 bed co-ed residence in Vancouver Target Population: youth age 13 to 18 years Intake: 24 hour emergency admissions through MCFD Time Duration: Short-term, flexible Staffing: Residential Care Workers (2 per shift) supported by Family Support and Clinical staff Watson House provides an opportunity to ‘interrupt’ a youth’s street life activity and to assess the youth’s immediate needs or intentions. Youth referred to the program are usually well known to the child welfare system and street level services. Immediate concerns focus on the youth’s health and safety, but, where appropriate, rapid assessment is available to identify mental health issues and assist with planning.

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