Somali Centre for Family Services - OM for/pour Canadian Somali Mothers Association (CSMA)

Somali Centre for Family Services - OM for/pour Canadian Somali Mothers Association (CSMA)

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Family Innovations
Amount awarded$253,100
Duration36 months
Year2020-2021
Location served
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Champlain
Population servedBlack parents, guardians, and caregivers, Newcomer parents, guardians, and caregivers, Francophone 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
Age groupNot applicable
Description Delivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a $253,100 grant over 3 years to provide monthly workshops, sharing circles, coaching, networking opportunities and referrals to navigate needed services for Somali mothers in Ottawa by assisting with program and staffing costs.
Grant resultSupporting parents, guardians and caregivers to effectively navigate, access, and influence systems that affect family well-being