Child and Family Services Renovation Program
Written by Jeremy Zafran on 2 December 2024
The Housing Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is launching the Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)-Child and Family Services Renovation Program, designed to support owner-occupied households with children and youth by addressing substandard housing conditions that may pose health and safety risks. A launch event will take place on Tuesday, December 17th, from 10am to 6pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall. In studio on Tetawartha Ryan Montour, Portfolio Chief at the MCK on
monitoring progress and determining criteria for a company to be awarded a work contract:
“It’s going to be open for tender, so there’s a lot of opportunity for local contractors to be a part of something like this. If you look at it, 15 jobs, $40,000 dollars, it can be expedited real quickly, a lot of work for the winter, through the springtime. Next year, maybe we can start it earlier, next year’s allotment we can start it earlier and we’re going to monitor the data and the successes of this program and maybe this pilot project is extended.”
Deka Moussa, Program Manager, Housing says that on the 17th, applications will be accepted:
“We are here to complete the applications with the applicants. There are 4 eligibility criteria and we will have the KKR Office, who will be right there and tell us that you are part of the KKR. That’s one more thing that you will have there, on site. We are waiting for last minute land confirmation, so The (MCK) Land Unit will also help, give us a little push to confirm that you are a homeowner as well. So , if you come in on December 17th, we will help you and give you tools to complete the application.”
If you meet standards, even if you’ve received funding in the past, Areti Malliarou, Director of the Housing Unit, says that you can reapply as this is a new program:
“You can be re-approved because it is a new program, it’s a different program. Reapply, follow the process and if you meet the criteria and are eligible, you can benefit from this program. It’s a new opportunity, you shouldn’t miss it and we welcome all applications and the team will be working hard to cover the needs and prioritize the safety and well-being of young residents in the community.”
The program offers grants of up to $40,000 per family. In its initial year, 15 families will benefit. The plan is to expand it in ensuing years.
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