we have an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children

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