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  • EBFC tailors programs to meet the needs of families and children.

  • Provides early intervention, mental health support, and parenting resources.

  • Aligns with “Focus on Community Needs” by addressing challenges unique to families (Lohoar, Robertson, & Nair, 2013).

Family-Centered Support
Empowering Community Voices

  • Uses a participatory approach, engaging families and caregivers in decision-making.

  • Encourages shared ownership of programs to ensure relevance and sustainability.

  • Reflects the principle that change should come from within the community (Chaskin, 2009).

Learning Experience

Overall Experience

The Etobicoke Brighter Futures Coalition (EBFC) plays a crucial role in strengthening community capacity by focusing on family well-being, inclusion, and sustainability. Through my experience analyzing EBFC’s approach, I have identified six key points that highlight its impact, linking them to core principles of community capacity building and course content.

  • Focuses on building strengths rather than addressing deficits.

  • Offers early learning and child development programs to nurture children’s skills.

  • Promotes resilience and capacity building within families and communities (Lohoar et al., 2013).

Strengths-Based Approach to Child and Family Development
Sustainability and Long-Term Impact

  • Forms long-term partnerships with schools, childcare centers, and healthcare providers.

  • Ensures continued family support beyond initial interventions.

  • Reinforces the importance of collaborative networks for sustainable change.

  • Provides training for professionals and caregivers, fostering self-sufficiency.

  • Builds internal leadership and knowledge-sharing structures within the community.

  • Reduces dependency on external support, aligning with Chaskin’s (2009) framework.

Investment in Community Resources
Inclusive Practices and Equity

  • Prioritizes culturally responsive programming to address barriers (e.g., language, socioeconomic status).

  • Ensures equal access to resources for marginalized families.

  • Reinforces the role of equity in community development (Lohoar et al., 2013).

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ChatGPT. (2025). Ethnic composition of Etobicoke (2016 Census) [Chart]. Retrieved January 27, 2025, from https://www.ebfc.ca/

ChatGPT. (2025). Languages spoken at home in Etobicoke (2016 Census) [Chart]. Retrieved January 27, 2025, from https://www.ebfc.ca/

Etobicoke Brighter Futures Coalition. (n.d.). https://www.ebfc.ca/

Lohoar, S., Price-Robertson, R., & Nair, L. (2013). Applying community capacity-building approaches to child welfare practice and policy. p. 3-5

Sargeant, D. (2025). Social Determinants of Health. [PowerPoint presentation]. Blackboard. https://brightspace.liu.edu

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