Community Capacity Building is a Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services funded program offered by BGC Kawarthas in partnership with Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Aid Society.
Who is Eligible?
Community Capacity Building is a Support Service designed to assist children and youth from ages 10-18 who reside in Kawartha Lakes and are involved with Child Welfare and/or are at risk of coming into care without immediate intervention.
Referral & Process
Referrals to the CCB Program are made by Child Welfare Workers, including CAS and DBCFS.
A CCB Support Worker will contact you and arrange a home visit to meet you.
What is the Purpose of CCB?
Home-based Program
- Provide in-home supports to families at risk which may include conflict/risk of abuse and or behaviours presenting as challenging to parents
- Build a strong rapport with families to ensure consistent and continued program engagement.
- Inform and educate families regarding community partners available to provide additional supports.
- Support families through a referral process, attend appointments and maintain open communication with community partners, therapists and medical practitioners.
- Establish collaborative working partnerships with community agencies that provide services to families
Contact Us
Community Capacity Building Support Worker:
Ashley Bourguignon
(705) 324-4493 ext. 239
abourguignon@bgckawarthas.com.
Referrals
referrals@bgckawarthas.com
Supported by the
Government of Ontario