Britannia Woods Community House - OM for/pour Circles of Support for Our Children’s Success (CSCS)

Britannia Woods Community House - OM for/pour Circles of Support for Our Children’s Success (CSCS)

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Family Innovations
Amount awarded$296,400
Duration36 months
Year2024-2025
Location served
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Champlain
Population servedBlack parents, guardians, and caregivers, Racialized 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 in low income situations, Parents, guardians, and caregivers whose children are at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school, Parents, guardians, and caregivers and/or their children living with mental health needs and/or addictions
DescriptionDelivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a $296,400 grant over 3 years to help parents, guardians and caregivers navigate services, and create culturally appropriate circles of mutual support for newcomer and immigrant South Sudanese mothers in Ottawa to connect, heal and learn about services focused on improving their children's success at school, and their own mental wellness and resilience.
Grant resultCreate opportunities for Indigenous and/or Black parents, guardians and caregivers to help families build strong community and cultural connections, strengthen relationships, and heal from trauma
Grant statusActive