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$600,000 Capital Investment to Create 15 New Group Home Spaces in Saskatoon

Released on December 5, 2014

Three community-based organizations are receiving $600,000 in one-time capital funding to create 15 new group home spaces in Saskatoon for vulnerable children, youth and families.

“The Government of Saskatchewan’s Child and Family Agenda sets out the goal of ensuring our families are strong,” Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer said.  “This investment in Saskatoon families demonstrates our commitment to expand direct services and supports for vulnerable children and youth by developing group home spaces that are safe, secure and a part of our community.”

The three organizations receiving funding include:
  • $200,000 to the Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI) for a new, five-space emergency receiving group home for children;
  • $200,000 to Hope’s Home for a new, five space group home for children and youth with medical needs; and
  • $200,000 to Light of the Prairies for a new, five space group home for youth with intellectual disabilities.
“CUMFI would like to thank the Government of Saskatchewan for providing funding for Emergency Receiving Programs, which help children at risk,” CUMFI President Shirley Isbister said.  “We look forward to working with Child and Family Programs to serve our community and better support our children and families in need.”

"Hope's Home in partnership with the Ministry of Social Services is looking forward to expanding their support for children with complex medical needs in Saskatoon,” Hope’s Home Executive Director Jacqueline Tischer said.  “Our service will meet the health care and diverse developmental needs of children and provide them with what every child deserves - a loving place to call home."

“We are honoured to be able to support young people with Intellectual disabilities by providing a safe home where they can grow to the fullness of their potential as they transition into adulthood,” Light of the Prairies Society Inc. Director of Operations Kevin Martens said.  “The Government of Saskatchewan’s commitment to make this the best province for people with disabilities to live is reflected in the foresight shown in this initiative.”

“The Government of Saskatchewan’s Plan for Growth states that the purpose of growth is to secure a better quality of life for all Saskatchewan people by providing increased supports to persons with disabilities and a better start in life for children and youth,” Harpauer said.  “We’re proud to work with organizations like CUMFI, Hope’s Home and Light of the Prairies to make that goal a reality in communities across our province.”

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For more information, contact:

Leya Moore
Social Services
Regina
Phone: 306-787-3610
Email: leya.moore@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-519-7835

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