Parents of Black Children PoBC - OM for/pour Family Fuse

Parents of Black Children PoBC - OM for/pour Family Fuse

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Family Innnovations
Amount awarded$450,000
Duration36 months
Year2023-2024
Location served
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Essex, Kent, Lambton
Population servedBlack parents, guardians, and caregivers, Racialized parents, guardians, and caregivers, Parents, guardians, and caregivers and/or their children living with disabilities or special needs, Parents, guardians, and caregivers living in rural, remote and/or Northern communities, Parents, guardians, and caregivers at risk of contact or in contact with child welfare services, 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, Parents, guardians, and caregivers whose children are not engaged or are at risk of not being engaged with education, employment, or training programs
Description Delivering a project that builds on the success of a proven model or program with a $450,000 grant over 3 years to provide workshops and one-to-one coaching to help navigate the school system, educate and eliminate barriers for Black parents, guardians, and caregivers living in Leamington and Kingsville.
Grant resultSupporting parents, guardians and caregivers to effectively navigate, access, and influence systems that affect family well-being