Our organization is always looking to enhance the programs we offer. In our over 30 years of work, we have developed and delivered dozens of youth empowerment programs. In some cases, projects have come and gone over a limited timeline; other initiatives of PFY have been around for as long as our organization itself. For more information on the programs we’re currently working on, click on the images below.
Current Programs
Camp Tippy Canoe →
The PFY Summer camp provides summer experiences to hundreds of youth each year and school groups during parts of the off season. Our goal is to engage youth over a longer period to ensure they receive all the support they need as they transition into high school and beyond.
Making Waves →
Coordinated for youth by youth, Making Waves seeks to promote healthy relationships while helping participants develop their leadership skills. The program is offered each year in schools throughout New Brunswick and on Prince Edward Island.
The New Brunswick Youth In Care Network →
The New Brunswick Youth In Care Network seeks to develop a sense of belonging and a spirit of leadership in youth who find themselves in the provincial care system. Network members have had a considerable impact on the policies that govern and administrators who manage the care system.
Youth Works →
The Youth Works program seeks to help current and former youth in care and at-risk youth who feel lost and overwhelmed when thinking of their career and employment future. It is for youth entering adulthood who require support and guidance to a more successful future.
Dots NB →
Dots NB was created in response to a 2008 report entitled Connecting the Dots: A report on the condition of youth-at-risk and youth with very complex needs in New Brunswick published by then Provincial Child and Youth Advocate Bernard Richard.
Youth in Action for Mental Health →
Youth in Action for Mental Health puts youth voices and ideas into action. Through a peer-based project development model, YAMH starts with the creation of youth leadership teams in participating schools.
Sport3 →
Sport3 has been created for youth to promote better conversations and dialogue with a strong emphasis on conflict resolution and positive mental health skills and tools. In partnership with the Leacross Foundation and Partners for Youth Inc. this is a continued learning experience allowing for the students and teachers to learn together.
PFY Connect →
PFY Connect supports rapid access to appropriate licensed counselling therapy for youth ages 14 – 24. PFY Connect will support up to 8 sessions and provide additional support between sessions & address other barriers to access for youth anywhere in the province.
Other Initiatives and Partnerships
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Trust isn’t built overnight, and real change doesn’t happen in one moment. At Partners for Youth, we’ve learned that the most powerful thing we can do is keep showing up. Again and again. Over time.
The youth we serve often come from places where trust has been broken or systems have let them down. That’s why our focus is on relationships, not just results. We don’t expect immediate progress—we commit to being there through every high and low.
💬 “You matter. We see you. We’re still here.” – that’s the message we send, not with words but with consistency.
Visit our website and read our latest blog to learn why long-term commitment is at the heart of everything we do—and how that commitment helps young people heal, grow, and lead.
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Lydia Lanteigne joined Partners for Youth as a student placement and returned in early 2024 as a full-time Project Coordinator for Making Waves, also supporting Youth Works.
During her college placement at PFY, Lydia experienced an uplifting, positive work atmosphere with a team that genuinely cares about supporting youth.
Originally from Campbellton, NB, Lydia moved to Fredericton to attend NBCC for Social Service Community Work. She decided to stay in this beautiful city, and we`re so glad she did!
Thank you, Lydia, for being such a valuable member of our team!
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Folusho Iyaniwura, originally from Nigeria, immigrated to Fredericton, New Brunswick in January 2018. A trained lawyer in his home country, he holds both a Graduate Certificate in Management (GCM) and an MBA from the University of New Brunswick. With 18 years of banking experience, Folusho currently serves as a Senior Manager at a Canadian bank.
A passionate advocate for cultural diversity and networking, Folusho has mentored international students through the Government of New Brunswick’s Study and Stay Program, helping them build job-seeking and networking skills.
In 2021, he was honoured with the Champion of Cultural Diversity award by the New Brunswick Multicultural Council.
Folusho is also an active member of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce’s Immigration Advocacy Committee, where he supports newcomer retention and immigration policy.
As a Director at Partners for Youth, Folusho continues to share his expertise and guidance on policy and organizational initiatives.
Thank you, Folusho, for your leadership and dedication to youth and community!
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