Free 2 Be: Landlords
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How we work with you
By choosing to rent to a Free 2 Be participant, not only will you become an integral part of the Free 2 Be program, but you will join a cohort of landlords like yourself who are, through their everyday jobs, supporting the positive outcomes for youth leaving the child welfare system in Toronto.
What we provide to you:
- Reliable and timely rent payments
- Careful screening of tenants to ensure good fit
- Reduced vacancy and quick turn-around
- Designated point of contact to call if concerns arise
- Potential funds for unforeseen costs
- Tailored and responsive support for all participating landlords
- Landlord appreciation
- Free 2 Be program newsletter
- Opportunities for corporate volunteering
What we provide to Free 2 Be tenants:
- Tenancy education and counselling
- Case management & regular home visits
- Budgeting & bill payments support
- Participation in recreation, education & employment activities
- Unit inspections on move in/move out
- Eviction planning and prevention strategies
- Financial rent supplement support
For more information, please see our Free 2 Be, Landlords FAQs.
RELATED PROGRAMS
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Free 2 Be | WoodGreen Community Services addresses the needs for coordinated housing and community-based services for young people transitioning out of the child welfare system in Toronto. |
1533 Victoria Park Avenue |
| Free 2 Be: How to Get Involved | Your support is valued and needed. Learn how to get involved. |
1533 Victoria Park Avenue |
| Free 2 Be: Landlord FAQs | Information for landlords interested in, or currently renting, to Free 2 Be participants. |
1533 Victoria Park Avenue |
| Free 2 Be: Partnerships | Partnerships and collaboration are integral to our work in Free 2 Be. Learn how to partner with us. |
815 Coxwell Ave |
| Free 2 Be: Referrals | Make a referral or get involved with Free 2 Be. |
815 Coxwell Ave |
| Free 2 Be: Research, MTS | Participating in this project also gives young people the opportunity to help policy makers, funders and service providers better understand their lived experiences, which can inform meaningful change. |
815 Coxwell Ave |
| Free 2 Be: Youth | WoodGreen Community Services’ Free 2 Be program is a youth-driven program to coordinate housing and community-based services for young people transitioning out of the child welfare system in Toronto. |
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