OUTCAN Programs & Services
We aim to contribute to the well- being of CAF families posted abroad by ensuring access to information, programs and services, thereby enabling a rewarding OUTCAN experience.-
Child, Youth & Parenting
- Babysitter’s Course
- Children’s Home Alone Course
- Emergency & Respite Child Care Funds
- Referral to Strongest Families Institute
- Welcome & Return Packages
- Youth Reporter Competition
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Community Engagement
- CAF Imagery Contest
- CFMWS Global Website
- Advisory Committee
- Monthly Calendar & mid-month bulletins
- OUTCAN Blog
- OUTCAN Global Facebook page
- Virtual Book Club
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Warm Line Connections
- YouTube Channel
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Educational Support
- MFS Education Guidance Counselling
- MFS Education Pathway Planning
- Post-Secondary Information Brief
- SOT National Scholarship Program
- SOT Tutoring Reimbursement Program
- Employment
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Family Separation & Reunion
- Assistance with Family Emergency Child Care Plan
- Emergency & Respite Child Care Funds
- Family Information Line
- Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR)
- Warm Line Contact (Pre-During-Post)
- Financial Resources
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French Programs
- French hosting & one-on-one support to Francophone families
- French virtual programming
- Healthcare Navigation
- Language Training
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Mental Health Support
- 16 Days of Activism
- Counselling services for dependents
- Family Information Line
- Family violence support teams
- Grief & Bereavement
- Healthy Relationships Campaign
- Mental health workshops & resources
- Online mutual aid spousal support group
- Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR)
- Support during critical events and/or work-related absence
- Veteran Family Program for RTC
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Recreation
- National Summer Camp Program
- Quarterly Craft Program
- Remote community activity funding
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Relocation Support
- Connecting families w/ MFRCS for RTC
- Childcare Navigators for RTC
- In/Out Clearance Check-In
- Local Welcome/Information Briefs
- Location Guides
- Touchpoints during HHT/Arrival
- Sports & Fitness
- Virtual Programs
