Item - 2017.CD22.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 2, 2017 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Community Development and Recreation Committee on September 11, 2017 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on October 2, 2017.
CD22.4 - Expanding Indigenous-led Early Years Programs and Services
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 2, 3 and 4, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Children's Services to provide a presentation to the Aboriginal Affairs Committee on the needs assessment and planning process to ensure that the number of culturally relevant child care spaces and expanded access to child and family programs for Indigenous families is being considered and integrated with the Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centre implementation.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-106401.pdf
CD22.4 - Expanding Indigenous-led Early Years Programs and Services
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Children's Services to provide a presentation to the Aboriginal Affairs Committee on the needs assessment and planning process to ensure that the number of culturally relevant child care spaces and expanded access to child and family programs for Indigenous families is being considered and integrated with the Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centre implementation.
Origin
Summary
This report seeks to inform the Community Development and Recreation Committee of a community planning process intended to lead to an increase in the number of culturally relevant child care spaces and expand access to child and family programs for Indigenous children and families in Toronto.
Children’s Services is working in partnership with the Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC) to complete a community needs assessment that will inform project proposals to be submitted to the Ministry of Education (MEDU) for consideration under the 'Journey Together' initiative. Children's Services will report back to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on what proposals have been approved and funded by Ministry of Education once the division is informed of any outcomes.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-106401.pdf
Motions
That:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Children's Services to provide a presentation to the Aboriginal Affairs Committee on the needs assessment and planning process to ensure that the number of culturally relevant child care spaces and expanded access to child and family programs for Indigenous families is being considered and integrated with the Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centre implementation.