Big Brothers Big Sisters provides children and youth with high quality, professionally supported volunteer mentoring programs. This includes the pairing of children and youth to adult role models who serve as a mentor and a friend to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Big Brothers Big Sisters also provides children and youth with opportunities to participate in group programs, both in school and outside of school.

The Youth Outreach program is a community-based program designed to improve the immediate and long-term social, educational/vocational, economic and health outcomes for vulnerable youth. Priority will be given to youth between the ages of 16 and 18 who are facing multiple challenges with limited supports.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Nova Scotia provide quality after school and out-of-school programs to children and youth that support their healthy physical, educational and social development.

Family Resource Programs provide programs and services for parents and families to support the well-being and development of their children. These include parenting programs, family support, child development activities, practical supports, basic needs/resources, information, referrals, etc.

A Place to Belong (APTB) programs provides children and youth aged 5 to 18 with a positive after school experience that promotes their personal, social, and emotional development. These programs provide an adult-supervised environment where they can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life.

Parenting Journey is a home visitation program that provides support for families experiencing complex social, emotional and familial challenges that may impact overall family functioning, parent-child relationships and the well-being and development of children/youth ages 0 to 18 plus. The Parenting Journey Program is intended to serve families with the fewest resources, facing multiple challenges, and experiencing barriers to accessing supports.

The geographic coverage of the 4 regions by which the Department of Community Services administers services to the public.