Roots Community Services
Children's Programs
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CWL0890
Last Modified:
24 Sep 2024
Last Full Update:
23 Aug 2024
Record Details
| Social Media |  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Roots Website: rootscs.org/childrens-program |
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Description & Services
| Alternate Name | UACS |
| Description | A charitable multiservice organization that provides culturally-enriching services, programs and support that enhance the lives of families and individuals throughout the Region of Peel's Black and Caribbean communities Provide academic, cultural and social education to help children and youth succeed in school and in life Programs Arts, Literature and Tutoring (ALT) Club-for children ages 6-14 years * helps children complete their homework, obtain assistance with difficult subjects and build social skills and self confidence * offers individual tutoring in subjects children struggle in school Summer Camp-day camp for children ages 6-16 years from low income families * 8week program * encourages youth to develop their personal skills, build self-confidence through recreational and leisure activities Student and Family Advocates-supports Black students and their families a they navigate the education system * promotes responsive education systems, positive student outcomes and increased student belonging * students ages 6-18 years * provides culturally responsive support * develop and offer wrap-around service to students identified to be at risk of not completing high school and those involved with child welfare and the justice system * provides support to schools |
| Hours | Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm |
| Areas Served | Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Children and youth |
| Fees | No fees for most programs * $30 registration fee for Homework Club |
| Languages | English |
| Membership Types | Raising the Bar Peel |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Main St N and Queen St E |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible - use rear entrance |
| Office Phone | ALT Club/Summer Camp: 905-455-6789 ex 103 * Student and Family Advocates:905-455-6789 ext 125 |
| Fax | 905-455-6162 |
| intake@rootscs.org | |
| Website | rootscs.org/childrens-program |
| Primary Executive | Shane Joseph, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 905-455-6789 ext 123; Email: chiefexecutiveofficer@rootscs.org |
Other Details
| Established | 1985 |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Peel Living ; Provincial - Ministry of Community and Social Services; Ministry of Health, Long Term Care Division ; Foundation - Trillium Foundation |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
Subjects
| Subjects | African community ; Black community ; Cultural communities ; Youth groups |