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- 1. --- Native Childand Family Services of Toronto Group Members: Qian Chen, Simeng Yang, Shanshan Su, (Sumuduni) Rasika Gamage, Yanjiao Deng
- 2. Agenda Introduction………………………………………………………… Qian Circumstances……………………………………………………… Simeng AvailableSupport………………………………................... Shanshan Supporting Process……………………………................... Rasika Community Outreach/follow-up………………………… Yanjiao Conclusion………………………………………………............. Yanjiao
- 3. Aboriginal head start Introduction: Overview
- 4. ABORIGINAL ONTARIO EARLY YEARS CENTRE The Aboriginal Early Years Centre is a place for parents, caregivers and their children to have fun and make new friends, while learning and growing together.
- 5. ABORIGINAL WOMEN ANDCHILDREN'S APARTMENTS - AWCA "Zhigidminaan Nda-niijaansag" - Anishnawbe for "Growing together with our children" AWCA is a sister building to Ndawemo My’iingan (Native Women’s Transitional House) AWCA will work with Ndawemo My’iingan to further support single led families to move toward permanent housing and prepare for routine tenancy obligations. For more information about AWCA, call 416.969.8510 or speak with your NCFST
- 6. Locations • Kiiwednong • 2784 Keele Street, Toronto ON M3M 2G4 MAP • Telephone: 416.630.3423 · Fax: 416.630.9581 • Shaawnong • 935 Dundas Street East, First Nations Public School, Toronto ON M4M 1R4 MAP • Telephone: 416.469.8417 · Fax: 416. 393.0552 • Waabanong • 20 Waldock Street, Eastview Public School, Toronto ON M1E 2E5 MAP • Telephone: 416.283.7082 · Fax: 416.283.2118 • Epnigishmok • 611 St. Clair Avenue West, St. Michael’s Church, Toronto ON M6C 1A3 MAP • Telephone: 416.656.3773 · Fax: 416.653.7984 For more information about Aboriginal Head Start programs, call the Centre in your area or 416.969.8510.
- 7. Circumstances What are someof the circumstances leading up to families choosing to access support through this agency?
- 8. The significance ofNative Child Family Services of Toronto It is a fact that there are great number of native children are affected by these issue such as poverty, addictions, family violence and homelessness in our city. Families become recognizing that their whole family or one family member need support or help, so the importance of this child protection agency is obvious.
- 9. The child andFamily services act recognized that… “Indian and Native people should be titled to provide, wherever possible, their own child and family services, and all the services to Indian and Native children and families should be provided in a manner that recognizes their culture, heritage and traditions and the concept of the extended family.” http://www.nativechild.org/our-history
- 10. The History aboutNative Child Family Services In 1985, Ontario government officially acknowledged the need that providing child services to Native People.
- 11. History (con’t) From 1985 to 1988, the developmental phase took place, including extensive consultation within the Native and non-Native communities, the setting of laws, statement mission and the objectives of services.
- 12. Foundation In 2004, NativeChild Family Services of Toronto became an organized Children’s service institution after as long as 20 years of negotiating under the Family Services Act.
- 13. How we supportour people? • Protecting Children a. Children have the right to feel safe. b. Children have the right to have someone look after them. c. Children have the right to stay connect with the family.
- 14. How we supportour people? • Provides educational program and life skills training program. • “Aboriginal Youth Skill Building Program” • Provides housing, tokens, food, interne t cafe, and work experiences. • The “healing room”.
- 15. How we supportour people? • Supporting families a. Provides housing, food, finance, consulting, and jobs to help the families to cope with the stresses of everyday life. b. Provides extra care for the teen-parents.
- 16. The Environment • http://animoto.com/ play/G671tZoUn9fa eCcrDCFjrg
- 17. Supporting Process What isthe process through which support to families is eventually tapered off and how is that decided?
- 18. Eligibility and Registration •Services mainly to Aboriginal people, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis • Children in need of protection under the Child and Family Services Act • Registration is required before getting services • People can apply via phone or by drop in to the office
- 19. Residency Program ExitCriteria • Three main residency programs • Exit policies vary with the program • Different exit criterions to ensure that beneficiaries leave the program.
- 20. Three main Residencyprograms • Women Transitional House: – For single women (16 to 24 years) and children (newborn to 6 years) – Up to 18 months while making the transition into independent living and stable housing • Men Transitional House: – For native youth aged 16 to 24 who are homeless or under-housed. – Can stay for up to 18 months.
- 21. Three main Residencyprograms cont. • Aboriginal women and children apartments – For mothers of ages 16 to 30 years with children up to 16 years – Units are self contained and families are placed according to family size. – Residents may occupy a unit up to 18 months with their child(ren).
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- 23. Tokens provided Job opportunity A story about one of their clients Ritual, Be a member
- 24. COMMUNITY PARTNERS Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto Anishnawbe Health Toronto Association of Native Child and Family Agencies of Ontario First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada Miziwe Biik Mothercraft Native Learning Centre Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies Toronto Council Fire Toronto District School Board http://www.nativechild.org
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