– Support services for Black families in Essex County
– Resources for newcomers in Essex County’s Black community.
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Family Fuse, a program dedicated to helping Black families navigate the education system, is expanding its services into Essex County. For the past four years, Family Fuse has been offering free workshops, advocacy, and coaching to assist children and their parents in dealing with instances of racism and harassment in Windsor schools. The organization has already helped over 200 families in Windsor and is now extending their support to Kingsville and Leamington, where more Mexican and Jamaican families have settled.
Nicole Clark, the system navigator at Family Fuse, expressed the organization’s commitment to enriching the lives of families in these new areas. She highlighted the importance of providing teachers with real-life examples of cultural differences to help them better understand and support students from diverse backgrounds.
Clark shared that Family Fuse has received numerous reports from parents about their children being bullied at school due to their cultural background. She emphasized the need for schools and teachers to address these issues seriously and effectively, as ignoring them can lead to further escalation and harm to the students.
To raise awareness about their services, Family Fuse recently organized an event at the Devon House Bar and Nightclub in Leamington, inviting local community members to learn more about the program. Families interested in accessing their support can schedule in-person appointments with the Family Fuse team and participate in various programs and coaching sessions.
Clark reiterated the importance of providing services that make newcomers to Canada feel accepted and supported, particularly by individuals who share their cultural background. Family Fuse aims to bridge the gap in communication and understanding within the school system to create a more inclusive and equitable environment for all students.
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1. “Support services for Black families in Essex County”
2. “Resources for newcomers in Essex County for Black families”.
