b'agencies may consider implementing in their communities.Peel CAS is already working to adapt the Saath and Akoma service models for other ethno-cultural communities in Peel. The Maan wraparound service model is at its final stage of development with our Arab communities and our South East Asian model is currently in the developmental stage as well. Saath is also expanding to include a new initiative called MASSI that aims to pair South Asian parents with a volunteer who can provide guidance, coaching and mentorship, with an emphasis on children in care and children at risk of being separated from their families. MASSI stands for Multicultural Access to Social Support Initiative, and also reflects South Asian words for aunt.Visit the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion section of Ethno-cultural programs celebrate keyour website to learn more about our community partnerships, the services available, and our milestones commitment to supporting the cultural heritage A t Peel CAS, we know that building strongInitiatives like these recognize the systemicof the children, youth and families we serve. relationships with our communitybarriers and oppression racialized youth and partners is key to our success in creatingfamilies experience, and help to address them positive outcomes for the diverse families wethrough cultural competency and enhanced support. Some of our key collaborations reachedcommunity partnerships.9 5important milestones this year, including theFAMILIESfirst anniversaries of our Saath and AkomaTogether we are amplifying the voices of our Wraparound Services. clients while listening and learning to ensure WRAPAROUND SERVICE RESPONSESaath, which means Together, is a partnershipcultural needs are met, said Rav Bains, CEO,2020 IMPACT REPORT 6 6 AFRO-CENTRIC 4Peel CAS. We have achieved a lot this past year,1with Indus Community Services to providebut there is much more work to do to betterCHILDREN& NETWORKS PARTNERSculturally competent support to the Southunderstand and address issues that impede YOUTHAsian communities in Peel Region. Akoma,the success of Black, Indigenous and racialized the Black, African and Caribbean communities1 0 0 % PLOYMENTwhich means Heart, was created to servegroups throughout the region. EM HOUSING,& 1 , 0 0 0 +in our region, in collaboration with the BlackRecognizing the value of these programs in Peel,FOOD SECURITY HOURS OF DIRECTCommunity Action Network, Roots Communityand potentially for other child welfare agenciesSERVICEin the province, the Government of Ontario has Services, and the Free for All Foundation.invested $250,000 in support for the comingY OF CHILDREN & D0OUTH REMAINE 6Through these programs, families that comefiscal year. These funds will be directed to ourWITH THEIR 1 0 6 COUNSELLING CA Sinto contact with Peel CAS are paired with acommunity partners to enhance and expandFAMILIES CAREGIVERS SUPPORTS WORKERScultural facilitator, or wraparound worker, whotheir existing services, collaborating with PeelMANY HEARTS. ONE COMMUNITY.REFERRED supports the family within their cultural context.CAS to develop a model that other child welfare 12 Peel Childrens Aid Society Annual Report 2020-2021 13'