Ontario Strengthening Services for Survivors of Violence and their Children

The Ontario government is investing up to $6.5 million to help women and children who have experienced violence and survivors of human trafficking access the supports and services they need to stay safe and rebuild their lives. This funding will also help children and youth entering shelters with their guardians get the early intervention supports they need to heal from the harmful effects of experiencing and witnessing violence.

This investment includes:

• Up to $3.6 million for frontline agencies in rural and remote communities to reduce barriers in rural and remate areas of the province for survivors of violence and human trafficking – for example, by providing transportation to and from counselling and legal appointments.

Up to $2.9 million to increase access to stable and ongoing prevention and early intervention supports for children and youth entering a shelter who have been exposed to violence. These supports are delivered by frontline service providers, such as child and youth workers, early childhood educators, and culturally specific service providers.

For more information on how Ontario is improving these services, please click here.