Midaynta Community Services - OM for/pour Suradway Parents' Association of Ottawa

Midaynta Community Services - OM for/pour Suradway Parents' Association of Ottawa

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Family Innovations
Amount awarded$254,900
Duration36 months
Year2022-2023
Location served
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Champlain
Population servedBlack parents, guardians, and caregivers, Newcomer parents, guardians, and caregivers, Parents, guardians, and caregivers and/or their children in conflict or at risk of being in conflict with the law, Parents, guardians, and caregivers at risk of contact or in contact with child welfare services, Parents, guardians, and caregivers in low income situations, Parents, guardian and caregivers who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, Parents, guardians, and caregivers whose children are at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school
Age groupNot applicable
DescriptionDelivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a $254,900 grant over 3 years to provide a safe and culturally appropriate support network and generate a sense of belonging for Somali and other East African newcomer parents, guardians, and caregivers in in Ottawa, by pairing them with already established families to provide guidance and support.
Grant resultSupporting parents, guardians and caregivers to effectively navigate, access, and influence systems that affect family well-being