Our Impact

Since 1995, we have made significant positive impacts in the lives of children, youth, families and communities. We bring people together to heal, learn, grow and thrive so they can be resilient when facing life’s challenges today and into the future.

Together with Closer to Home, families and communities can ensure social issues like poverty, mental health and social exclusion are addressed and positive futures are created.

Our Impact – 2022/2023

This year, our Indigenous families reported that: 

  • 84% of participants in Indigenous Programs and Indigenous Children in In-Care Programs report an increased understanding of the critical concepts of historical knowledge about resources and supports to process the impact of intergenerational trauma. 
  • 85% of participants in Indigenous Programs and Indigenous Children in In-Care Programs report increased engagement with the traditional knowledge, practices and ceremonies needed for their healing journey.
  • 82% of participants in Indigenous Programs and Indigenous Children in In-Care Programs report an increased sense of empowerment and ability to address issues as they arise in their lives.

This year, our Community Program kids, youth and parents/caregivers reported that: 

  • 78% of parents maintained at high levels or showed improvement in knowledge of parenting and child development 
  • 77% of parents maintained at a high level or showed improvement in their ability to respond to crisis 
  • 74% of parents were able to identify a supportive adult who offers and provides emotional support and assistance in times of need. 

This year, our Foster Care program reported that:

  • 91% of children in Foster Care improved or maintained their healthy development.
  • 100% of children in Foster Care were able to identify a person who takes the parental responsibility role and provides emotional security. 

This year, our Group Care program reported that:

  • 73% of children in our Teaching Homes were discharged to a less restrictive placement in the past year!
  • 78% of children residing in the Teaching Homes have reported an increase in their well-being and resilience over the past year.  

To see our Annual Report to the Community, click here