Here are the latest publicly available highlights about PLEA Community Services Society of BC from recent sources.
- PLEA is a charitable BC organization delivering a range of community-based services for children, youth, adults, and families, including residential supports, child welfare, and justice-related programs. The organization operates primarily in the Greater Vancouver area and aims to tailor services to individual needs.[2][3]
- They offer housing and care-related programs such as U-Turn specialized residential services for youth and family-style care homes, with referrals coming from probation officers and social workers across BC, and some private referrals.[3]
- PLEA maintains a presence in Vancouver and the broader Lower Mainland, with additional service partners like Family Services of Greater Vancouver and Children of the Street Society in related initiatives; programs are delivered through multiple channels (in-person, phone, text, and virtual) and hours are typically 9–4, Monday through Friday.[4][3]
- Public-facing profiles describe PLEA as an accredited nonprofit delivering services that focus on prevention, housing, and diverse supports to reduce risk and improve quality of life for clients; the agency has a historical emphasis on mentoring, family involvement, and community integration.[6][9]
Illustration of service scope
- A typical service map includes residential supports (care homes), youth and family programs, and community-based services across BC, with a hub in Greater Vancouver and collaborations with provincial partners for funding and program delivery.[5][2][3]
If you’d like, I can:
- Narrow results to a specific sub-program (e.g., U-Turn, youth housing, or child welfare) and summarize the latest announcements
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Citations:
- PLEA overview and services in BC[2]
- Vancouver/Lower Mainland operations and referrals[3]
- Program hours and contact points; service delivery channels[4][3]
- Organization profile and mission context[6]
Sources
Services are via phone, email, text, or virtual sessions. The program also works to raise awareness and advocates for change with all levels of government. Program hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. … For workshops outside these areas, host communities are requested to cover the costs of travel and accommodation. Honorarium towards the cost of presentations is appreciated. The program also provides support for parents and caregivers whose child is being sexually exploited, and referral...
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lobbyistsregistrar.bc.caPLEA’s vision is a world where everyone has the opportunity for a good life and everyone counts. To fulfill this vision PLEA delivers unique services, tailored to individual strengths and needs, to children, youth, adults and families facing significant challenges so that they may live fulfilling lives within their communities.
vancouver.beyondthenest.comPLEA Community Services Society of BC — NGO from Canada with 51-200 employees, its involved in Human Rights, Social Development, Youth sectors
www.developmentaid.orgThrough unique services tailored to individual strengths and needs, PLEA helps children, youth, adults and families who face significant challenges lead fulfilling lives within their communities.
www.cbabc.orgOne size most definitely does not fit all in providing community social services, and a non-profit serving some of B.C.’s most complex citizens is a clear example of that.
news.gov.bc.caA charitable organization that provides community-based residential, child welfare and justice, substance use, health, and community living services to children, youth, adults and families facing challenges in their lives. Operates throughout BC with services primarily delivered in Greater Vancouver.
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