Family Support System Report and Presentation

By Angela, Niro,

Jenani, Jaspreet,

Jing

Dixon Hall

The guiding principle: “To serve those with the greatest need, to give hope, dreams and possibilities to those who would otherwise have none” (www.dixonhall.org, n.d.)

For the residents of Downtown East Toronto including Regent Park

History Since 1929 A Christian relief agency at first 30 years In the 1970’s start to focus on community involvement

Animoto: http://animoto.com/play/hhOrMziKCpIGdxkUaGNSbA

Programs & Services

Neighborhood Programs Music School Parenting Support Youth Leadership Health and Wellness Employment Services Regent Park Learning Centre ( free childcare) Mill Centre Housing, Homeless Services Seniors Programs

Funding …

Ci t y of Tor ont o

Pr ovi nce of Ont ar i o

Feder al Gover nment

Oper at i ng f und

Uni t ed Way ofGr eat er Tor ont oUser f ees

Our focus …

Children from low-income families

Music School

Growing Up Healthy Downtown

Music School

Music is very important for brain development of young children.

After-school and Saturday program Private music lessons The use of instruments Hundreds of children every year

Music School

Playing an instrument, public performance, summer music camp

Piano, Guitar, Drums, Violin, Saxophone, Flute, Recorder, Computer music

fees as low as $3.00 per lesson

Growing Up Healthy Downtown

A partnership of eight multi-service community agencies

Children get a good start in life 0 to 6 years of age Workshops Community kitchens Fitness programs

Growing Up Healthy Downtown

Tiny Tots Day Camp 3 to 5 years social recreational programs on physical activity,

nutrition, literacy, arts and crafts Women’s Health Circle A holistic approach to health (including smoking and physical

wellness) Parent Education and support Self-esteem and peer-based social support Family Crisis Support The health and well-being of families and young children

Barriers

Long waiting list of some service Fee of some program, even if it is low-cost Requirements for applicants

Follow-up

Additional activities BBQ for families Retreat for children camp Volunteer Hot meals

Reference

Dixon Hall. (n.d.). Dixon Hall. Retrieved October 14, 2012, from http://www.dixonhall.org/

GUHD Partner agencies. (n.d.). Family Service Toronto. Retrieved October 21, 2012, from http://www.familyservicetoronto.org/programs/guhd/agencies.html