We have an opportunity to break the cycle of

poverty for single mothers and

their children

Homeward Bound Brockville

• Replicating WoodGreen’s Homeward Bound program (80% success rate)

• A holistic, 4 year job-readiness program that integrates key supports

• Program participants earn college diplomas, start careers

• Achieve economic self-sufficiency for themselves and their children

4 Phases

• Skills training and academic upgrading – including financial literacy, soft skills, employability skills, high school diploma, college prep

• Formal education – college diploma (free) compatible with local labour market

• Internship – 14 week unpaid professional work experience in chosen field

• Employment – full-time, living wage

Key Supports

• Housing – (ours – full spectrum of housing supports – Alison), Mark - buildings

• Child care and support for school age children

• Case management and counselling

• Financial (living) – OW

• Financial – scholarships

• Ours – Canada Learning Bond

• Ours transportation supports

Partners Already!

• Mark Heffernan

• UCLG

• Interval House

• EEC

• L&G Poverty Reduction Alliance