In the story, 鈥淗omeless numbers decline in 91原创鈥 (The Times, Aug. 12), Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services director Loren Roberts indicated the high number of youth counted, at 16, as unsheltered didn鈥檛 paint an accurate picture in 91原创, but said the need for concern should still be there.
鈥淭he count numbers do not reflect what we currently see in 91原创.
鈥淔or example, as the weather improves we see a decline in youth connecting with our services.
鈥淩ight now we are aware of five youth who are homeless in our community, but four are not accessing our services because they can be quite resilient and independent in the warm weather,鈥 said Roberts.