Operation Springboard

Operation Springboard

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - System Innovations
Amount awarded$1,250,000
Duration60 months
Year2024-2025
Location served
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Toronto
Population servedYouth involved in the justice system
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years, 12 to 29 years for youth living with disabilities and/or special needs
DescriptionSupporting collaborative work with a $1,250,000 grant over 5 years to map the current justice system through research and consultations to identify gaps and implement strategies to improve the justice system at all levels for Black and racialized youth with developmental disabilities who are either at risk or already involved with the justice system in Toronto and the GTA. The collaborative aims to reduce siloed responses and strengthen how partners work together to identify and fill gaps in the system, address the needs of participants and improve access to resources for youth.
Grant resultSupporting youth in and/or leaving care and/or involved in the justice system to navigate and access resources for wellbeing
Grant statusActive