Recent studies indicate that currently more than one million children in Canada live in conditions that seriously hamper their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual development and subsequently, their ability to function effectively later in life. These ‘high risk’ children are exposed to situations within their homes, which are often related to poverty, family breakdown, unhealthy living conditions and poor role modeling. Through study and research, child development experts have concluded that children at risk can go on to lead productive lives provided they receive early, reliable and consistent intervention which supports their growth and development in a healthy fashion. In May of 1992, the federal government announced the Community Action Program for Children (CAP-C). The program is designed to promote the healthy development of children with a focus on at-risk children aged 0-6 years and their families by offering community-based, holistic and culturally relevant activities aimed at Aboriginal children and their families.

CAPC's Origins