Safe Communities Innovation Fund
Family Intervention Pilot
| Lead Partnering Agency: |
Poverty Reduction Coalition |
| SCIF Funding: |
$300,000 over three years |
| Contact: |
Loreen Gilmour, Project Sponsor
Phone: (403) 410-1878
Email: reducepoverty@calgaryunitedway.org
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| Description: |
The purpose of this project is to target single parent families whose children have been identified to be at risk of future criminal behavior. Comprehensive support to both parents and children address violence, addiction, isolation and lack of parenting skills. |
| News Release: |
High-risk youth receive support to reduce crime and involvement with gangs |
See also:
Approved SCIF project listingThe following projects have been publically announced by the Safe Communities partner ministries and may help other interested communities plan projects and apply for funding for their own SCIF initiatives.