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Did You Know? The Ministry of Social Services has contracts with more than 400 community-based organizations to deliver services to children, youth, families and people with disabilities throughout the province. Programs & Services Community-Based OrganizationsCommunity-based organizations (CBOs) are non-profit agencies created by communities to address local needs. They are governed by volunteer boards of directors and staffed by paid personnel. Some CBOs are also supported by volunteers. Many CBOs receive funding from a variety of sources, including grants, donations, fees, and fundraising, but government is the primary source of funding for most agencies. The Ministry of Social Services currently contracts with over 400 CBOs to deliver services to about 150,000 children, youth, families and people with disabilities across the province. About $90 million per year is paid to CBOs to deliver services including:
For more information about CBOs and the Ministry contact: 787-8176. |
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