{"id":110089,"date":"2026-11-09T14:02:30","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T19:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/?p=110089"},"modified":"2026-11-09T14:08:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T19:08:53","slug":"youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/en\/blog\/youth\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth: Preventing poverty and social exclusion before they take root"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\ud83d\udccc Key takeaways<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Adolescence and young adulthood are pivotal stages of life that can have a profound influence on a person\u2019s future. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • School disengagement, mental health issues, and discrimination can increase the risks of poverty and social exclusion. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Indigenous and racialized youth, newcomers and those with precarious immigration status, 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, and others can face additional barriers. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Community agencies play an important role in preventing poverty and social exclusion by supporting youth before their challenges escalate. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Why does Centraide focus on young people?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Adolescence and young adulthood involve numerous transitions, including pursuing an education, entering the workforce, becoming more independent, finding housing, expanding social circles, and developing a sense of identity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For many young people, this stage of life opens the door to a wealth of new opportunities and greater self-sufficiency. Others, however, face mounting obstacles. Factors such as academic difficulties, psychological distress, discrimination, and financial adversity can make it hard to get ahead and increase the risk of poverty and social exclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    What do we mean by \u201cyouth\u201d?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    There is no universally accepted definition of youth. The age ranges can vary considerably depending on the organization and the focus of the research. At Centraide, the term refers to two distinct groups: adolescents (12\u202fto 17\u202fyears old)<\/strong> and young adults (18\u202fto 30\u202fyears old)<\/strong>. The ranges used in the statistics presented in this article may therefore differ from Centraide\u2019s usual figures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Challenges that shape young people\u2019s lives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Although youth come from diverse backgrounds, many of those who experience vulnerability encounter similar challenges. Issues related to academic success, mental health, homelessness, and discrimination can have a significant impact on their well-being, inclusion, and future prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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