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This experiential workshop highlights innovative and evidence based culturally affirming programs and services tailored for Black children, youth, and families. Participants will explore the significant impact of these programs on fostering positive identity development, and overall well-being. Through engaging discussions and interactive activities, attendees will gain insights into effective strategies for integrating culturally affirming approaches into community-based services. The workshop will highlight CAFCAN’s successes and challenges in implementing evidence-informed practices that promote resilience and empowerment.  By the end of the session, participants will have engaged in activities that share practical tools and resources to create and support environments that celebrate and reinforce the cultural strengths of Black children, youth, and families, ultimately contributing to more inclusive and equitable service delivery. This workshop is ideal for anyone who seeks to better understand practice and Africentric/Black evidence-informed programs and services dedicated to fostering positive cultural identity and culturally responsive support systems.

Learning Objectives

  1. Understanding Cultural Context
  2. Building Skills, Capacity & Experience
  3. Implementing Practical Solutions
  4. Planning and Implementing Culturally Affirming Programs
  5. Ensuring Sustainability and Impact


Presenter:

Floydeen Charles-Fridal (Caribbean African Canadian Social Services)
Floydeen Charles-Fridal is a change agent who, for the last 35 years, has demonstrated her commitment towards improving the lives of others through her work in the community. Floydeen is committed to building the capacity of Black Led, Black Serving and Black Mandated charitable organizations towards financial sustainability and economic independence. Her years of working with non-profit organizations has resulted in the development of social and health services programs, strategic business and operational planning, program implementation and operations primarily for equity deserving populations. She is currently the Es Executive Director at CAFCAN Social Services.
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