Women and Famillies Program

Goal of the Program

The goal of the program is to provide appropriate culturally sensitive and language specific services assist families and their children in addressing various issues that provide threats to family unity harmony, growth and prosperity. The program also supports the community to build stronger and resilient families where family members feel supported, well grounded and encourage to thrive, both personally and professionally and to meet their goals and expectations.

Activities

• Informal group, individual and family counselling

• Group sessions on parenting issues, family relationships, child development, inter-generational relationships, self care, self esteem building/ legal rights and obligations, youth/parent relationships etc.

• Workshops on women's health, information and referrals

• Personal and social skills development

• Field trips to local areas of interest

• Advocacy and support on various issues and challenges

• Referrals and accompaniment to community services

For more information, call Zahra at (905) 828-8787 ext. 221