About
Parent Outreach Workers provide one-on-one support to families who may be experiencing challenges at home. They work one-on-one with parents and caregivers who have children 0-18 years of age to provide early help and intervention and build relationships and trust with families. They also connect families to formal supports, to each other and to their community.
They are available to support families in specific neighbourhoods. They can help in many areas, including:
- Health and wellness
- Coping and stress management
- Food access and parenting
- Community resources and connections
- Strategies to help improve family functioning
Making a Difference
Here are some highlights of the difference POWs can make to families.
Community-building-and-engagementNeighbourhoods and Contact Information
Parent Outreach Workers are embedded in neighbourhood groups, allowing them to work autonomously and at a grassroots level.
Maryann Sly-Kensley
519-803-0989
msly-kensley@guelphchc.ca
131 Ontario Street
Lower level of Tytler School – use Toronto St. Doors
Carolyn Joy
519-803-4347
cjoy@guelphchc.ca
15 Willow Road, Unit K45
Guelph, ON
N1H 1V7
Evaluation
You can find the summary of our most recent evaluation below.
