Programs and Services
Grounded in the principles of Ma’at and the seven principles of Nguzo Saba, CAFCAN’s programs and services are designed to meet the psychological, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs of self-identifying Black children, youth, adults, families and communities.
BRIEF SERVICES
Brief services focus on reducing the severity of and/or remedying the emotional, social, behavioural and self-regulation problems of children and youth, however these services differ with respect to the duration of the service.
Brief Services provide “quick access” therapeutic encounters to address the immediate or presenting needs of a child or youth. Therapeutic approaches include, but are not limited to, solution-focused, and brief narrative therapies. Brief services may meet the needs of the child/youth, be all the treatment that is required and can also help identify or clarify the need for further treatment or service such as counselling and therapy and/or additional services and community supports.
CASE MANAGEMENT & SERVICE COORDINATION
CAFCAN offers case management and wrap around supports to its service users. It involves monitoring progress, helping with issues as they arise, measuring impact and outcomes, adjusting services, connecting with other service providers, as needed and transition planning. Case management and service coordination involves a culturally affirming approach to placing the child youth or family at the centre and bring together the key partners in service delivery to provide an integrated and coordinated response to best meet the needs of children, youth and their families.
COORDINATED ACCESS & INTAKE
Our intake department is centralized providing service to all departments within CAFCAN. When responding to callers who are in emergency situations warm transfers are completed with counsellors and therapists to ensure callers needs are met.
Caribbean African Canadian Social Services
Programs & Services
Discover CAFCAN’s diverse range of services and programs designed to support and uplift the Caribbean and African communities in the Greater Toronto Area
Children’s Services
CAFCAN’s Children’s Services provide a range of supportive programs aimed at nurturing and empowering young minds. From educational assistance to mental health support, our programs are designed to help children thrive in a safe and inclusive environment.
Employment Services
CAFCAN helps individuals overcome barriers to employment and achieve economic stability through job readiness training, resume building support, and one-on-one employment counseling.
Family Services
CAFCAN supports families in navigating challenges and building stronger foundations with parenting education, crisis intervention, and access to community resources. Our holistic approach ensures personalized support for each family.
Mental Health Support
CAFCAN places a significant emphasis on mental health and well-being, offering culturally sensitive counseling and support groups. Our services address a range of mental health issues, promoting a healthier and more resilient community.
Newcomer Support
CAFCAN’s Newcomer and Settlement Services provide essential support and resources to help individuals successfully integrate into their new communities. Our programs include networking opportunities, employment prospects, and cultural orientation.
Youth Empowerment
CAFCAN’s Youth Services empower young individuals through workshops, mentorship, and community activities. Our programs are designed to enhance personal and professional skills, fostering responsibility, confidence, and resilience.
Minding OUR Minds INDABA
CAFCAN’s Minding OUR Minds INDABA unites minds and hearts in a forum dedicated to culturally grounded and socially equitable mental health practices.
The Guiding Principles of Ma’at
TRUTH
JUSTICE
RIGHTEOUSNESS
RECIPROCITY
BALANCE
ORDER
HARMONY
the seven principles
NGUZO SABA
Umoja (Unity): To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race.
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.
Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): To build and maintain our community together and make our brother’s and sister’s problems our problems and to solve them together.
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together.
Nia (Purpose): To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.
Kuumba (Creativity): To always do as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.
Imani (Faith): To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.