JANE AND FINCH COMMUNITY AND FAMILY

CENTRE

Hua Chen, Bing Liu, Yunfan Jiang, Khin Than Nwe, Teresa SitWoo

JANE/FINCH COMMUNITY AND FAMILY CENTRE

Jane/finch Community and Family Centre

“is a community based organization driven by passion, innovation, and a strong commitment to social justice, community engagement and collaboration. ”

-----From www.janefinchcentre.org

WHY PEOPLE COME HERE?

When you need help: How to find a job； Where to live； How to contact a

school for education； Where to get medical

services； How to find a daycare

for children; How to apply subsidies,

etc.

Who is qualified to get support?New comersYouthRefugeesFamily with childrenSome Low-income personsPeople who have other needs

THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY CENTER

Early years (0~6 years old)

Contact daycare for children

Health and safety information consulting

Help build a good relationship between parents and children

THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY CENTERYouth (13~30 years

old) Peace-building/violence

prevention Anti-racism/classism/sexism Sexual health Peer mentoring Expressing yourself through

art or poetry Alcohol and Drugs Healthy relationships Community Development Employment Development

THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY CENTER

Community Services Green change programs Mental health programs Women services

COMMUNITY OUTREACH Women Community Service, Assess Alliance Health and Community

Service Black Creek Community Health Center

THE ACCESSIBILITY OF THE SUPPORT

The factors improving accessibility Extend time limit from 3 years to 5

years Working with Other Communities

The factors affecting accessibility Financial problem Lack of workers

THE BARRIER TO CLIENTS

Language problems Cultural differences Communication problems and

misunderstanding Lack of effective information Time limit

Thank you!