Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County (FCSGW) recently received a $12,500 grant from The Cowan Foundation in support of the agency’s Prevention and Early Help Program, a program of the Children First Fund.
The Children First Fund has been established to provide financial assistance to much needed programs which are not currently funded through the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
It has been through the generous support from the individuals, businesses and organizations within the community that the agency has been able to launch these programs.
The Prevention and Early Help Program offers supports and services for vulnerable families, children and youth who do not require traditional child protection services and their families need help.
“We are pleased to support The Early Help Program because it engages participants in solutions that have the potential for providing clear and compelling positive changes, “explained Larry Ryan, president, Frank Cowan Company. “By focusing on ensuring the safety and well-being of children in Guelph and Wellington County, the program has far reaching impacts now and in the future.”
All families have challenges from time to time.
Those that have networks, resources and supports to problem-solve, see that those challenges do not harm their children.
Not all families have access to support so that when problems become intractable, children can be harmed. Undoing harm is extremely difficult, with these children more likely to struggle with mental health issues, addictions and deep vulnerability as they grow into adulthood.
“I am pleased that The Cowan Foundation has chosen a project in the community we are active in,” said Tom Waind of the Ostic Group, a broker and representative for Frank Cowan Company.
Daniel Moore, executive director of FCSGW Guelph and Wellington County said, “We are grateful for the financial support to our Children First Fund as it allows us to support children and families in our community who may be struggling and need help before their issues become deeper and more difficult to address. We have a long history with Frank Cowan Company and Cowan Insurance Group and are pleased that The Cowan Foundation has chosen to invest again in the Guelph-Wellington community.”
For more information on FCSGW County, visit www.fcsgw.org.
