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Program:	Dryden - Rourke Ave - Urban Indigenous Homeward Bound Program
Organizations:	Dryden Native Friendship Centre Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Administration
Phone Numbers:	1-888-838-3632
Email:	homeward@dnfconline.org
Website:	www.dnfconline.org/urban-indigenous-homeward-bound
Address:	91 Rourke Ave Dryden, ON P8N 2N6
Location:	Located on Rourke Ave at Arthur St in Dryden
Accessibility:	Partially Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
Contacts:	Homeward Bound Program Manager 1-888-838-3632 Ext 2235
Service Description:	Offers an education to employment program for single Indigenous mothers Administers a four-year wrap-around program that provides essential services for vulnerable, Indigenous single mothers to break the cycle of dependency on social services and become self-sufficient Program steps include a pre-course, a college diploma course, a one-year on the job training and then assistance to find adequate employment Provides services to assist with: Affordable housing Child care Education Employment training
Fees:	None
Application:	Requires initial intake assessment and interview to determine eligibility
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Indigenous, single mothers, 19 years of age or older, unemployed or underemployed and able to attend post-secondary education in 6-8 months Must be fluent in English, living in the Dryden area, able to commit to a 4 year program, have no current criminal proceedings, and at least one child 17 years or younger Must have a professional reference
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 12-9-2024
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