Ensuring access for the Montreal English-speaking Community

ACDP Network increases the vitality of Black English-speaking communities’ across Montreal by building strategic relationships within the health and social services system that improve access to services and enhance the capacity of community resources, associations, public institutions, and other organizations.

Services for membership organizations

Change agent

-Seek out capabilities of communities to develop innovative practice
-Increase channels of communication between community and statutory services
-Identify community concern and gaps in services

Access Facilitator

-Helping people find effective pathways across services
-Directing people to community resources
-Address language barriers and other services

Service Developer

-Advising on training & education of staff
-Highlight the importance of culture in service systems and practice
-Develop partnerships between statutory & community services

Capacity builder

-Developing socially inclusive communities
-Engaging in the establishment of community leadership
-Assist in the development of community organizations

Services for the community:

Interactive website as a way to learn, network, and participate in ACDP Network development
Resources in prevention for the black community
Development of best practice programming
Support to cultural event

Strengthening Black Families Program

The Strengthening Black Families Program (SBFP) is a program funded by Health Canada and offered at three of ACDP Network’s membership organizations; Côte-des-Neiges Black Community Association, NDG Black Community Association, and West Island Black Community Association.The Strengthening Families program developed in 1988 by Dr. Karol Kumpfer of the University of Utah was culturally adapted by ACDP Network and evaluated in partnership with McGill School of Social Work.
This is a culturally sensitive program effective for black families with children ages 6-12 that enhances family skill building, child socialization, and improves parent/child communication skills.

WHAT DOES SBFP OFFER?

• A program delivered by certified trainers from the black community who culturally identify with the families and afro-centric values.
• Parents have the opportunity to share concerns and build a support network with other participants.
• Parents learn how to reduce stress to enhance their well being and children learn to develop a strong sense of self.
• Each session is filled with fun activities that teach easy ways to build on your strengths and improve family bonds

For more information about our services, please visit our website: http://www.acdpnetwork.org