LETHBRIDGE – The Family Centre of Southern Alberta was the setting for a new funding announcement Thursday.
Alberta Human Services minister Irfan Sabir announced provincial Family and Community Safety Program grants will be funding 76 community-led initiatives to prevent family and sexual violence. The total cost is expected to be nearly $10 million. The projects are also aimed at providing support for early childhood developments and promoting healthy relationships.
“Our province is only as strong as our families and communities,” said Sabir. “The Alberta government is improving access to programs and services that help build resiliency and support the safety and well-being of all Albertans.”
Projects within the program will target diverse populations, including Aboriginals, newcomers to Canada, gender and sexual minorities and rural and remote communities. Some of initiatives include:
- an action plan to prevent child abuse, violence and bullying for the Beaver First Nation;
- removing barriers for sexual violence support for diverse and rural populations by encouraging the use of the Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse;
- supporting work for immigrant and refugee families at the Intercultural Child and Family Centre in Edmonton; and
- lowering the risk of child mistreatment and family violence through the Catholic Family Services; Young Dads Project in Calgary.
“We must all work together to end the cycles of violence, abuse and bullying.” said Sabir.
The grants will range from $11,840 to $237,500 with the initiatives funded for one year,with the intent to provide funding for up to two additional years.
Comments