Parents of Black Children PoBC

Parents of Black Children PoBC

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - System Innovations
Amount awarded$500,000
Duration24 months
Year2023-2024
Location served
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Simcoe York, Toronto
Population servedBlack youth, Racialized youth, Youth at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years
DescriptionSupporting collaborative work with a $500,000 grant over 2 years to conduct the groundwork to develop a framework and a roadmap for equitable outcomes and experiences for Black youth who are at risk of being pushed out of school in the Toronto and York regions. The objective of the initiative is to address the marginalization and stereotyping of Black students, to ensure equitable supports, and minimize the number of Black youth who are referred to the criminal justice system.
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black youth to build strong community and cultural connections
Grant statusActive