BCCFSS Community Outreach
The Black Canadian Child and Family Services Society Community Outreach Program connects Black children, youth, and families with culturally responsive supports that strengthen stability, safety, and well-being.
We are committed to advancing the healthy development of the communities we serve by providing coordinated, prevention-focused services designed to meet families where they are. Our programs support individual and family growth while addressing systemic barriers that impact access to care.
Through community-based outreach, we connect families to services such as:
• Child Care Support
• Youth Development and Mentorship
• Parenting Education and Skill Building
• Family Counselling and Wellness Services
Our outreach initiatives are designed to be a trusted point of connection within the community. Delivered by dedicated staff and trained volunteers, our services are provided with dignity, cultural awareness, and without judgment or bias.
It Takes a Village Kids Club
We host free camps once a month for children in kindergarten to grade 3
(3.8 yrs- 9 yrs old) who are accompanied by parents/guardians attending our Family outreach sessions at participating churches. Children are able to participate in extracurricular activities such as dance, arts, yoga, stem, and much more!
It Takes a Village
BCCFSS partners with It Takes a Village to host a free program It Takes a Village Kids Club where children have access to extracurricular activities while Parents, Guardians and Family members gain access to our support teams that provide needed resources like food security, career support (resume-building assistance in job hunting) mental health services ( counselling supports and connections e.g)
Employment & Family Support Services
BCCFSS connects individuals and families to essential supports that promote stability, growth, and overall well-being. We provide employment counselling, job development, and career matching for job seekers (ages 14+) working toward meaningful short- and long-term goals.
We also connect families to food programs to help ensure no one goes hungry, and offer support with:
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Resume and cover letter development
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Interview preparation
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Job and placement search
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Housing applications
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Ontario Works applications
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Child care subsidy applications
Our approach is practical, responsive, and grounded in supporting families to access what they need to thrive.