We have an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children.
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We have an opportunity to break the cycle of
poverty for single mothers and
their children
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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
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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
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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
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Partners Already!
• Mark Heffernan
• UCLG
• Interval House
• EEC
• L&G Poverty Reduction Alliance