Supports children, young people, parents, and families through advocacy and collaboration, walking alongside communities and partners to ensure that help is provided at the appropriate time. Delivers services from a child-centered, family-focused, and community-aligned approach.
Umoja Hub (CIF): Grounded in Afrocentric service delivery and supportive resources, the community-based Umoja hub offers inclusive and accessible wrap-around programs and counselling services to empower families and help them address their concerns regarding equitable and culturally supportive access to services and supports. It includes accessible and inclusive after school, weekend, and summer programming to bridge the existing service delivery gap.
Expansion of Services to Underserved Communities (CIF): Program to understand and meet the unique needs of families in Black, Newcomer, Francophone, 2SLGBTQ+ and Rural communities who are underserved by expanding programs and services at A Great Start for Families – KahwÃ:tsire RonwatiyenawÃ:se – Centre.