Mothers and Gangs Exit Program

The Government of Saskatchewan is exploring a community-designed initiative to support young mothers (15-30 years old) and their children who are connected to, or at risk of, gang involvement. Recent data highlights rising female gang affiliation and complex barriers faced by young mothers (e.g., trauma, addictions, instability), underscoring the need for targeted, culturally grounded supports and coordination across systems. The envisioned pilot would be developed and delivered by a Community Based Organization (CBO) and emphasize in reach engagement (for example, Pine Grove Correctional Centre, Housing/Health Facilities), with outreach scaled over time. The project provides multiyear funding totaling 1.4 million, with annual allocations that grow each year from 202K in Year 1 to 568K in Year 4. The program is expected to include meaningful connections with a First Nation to support continuity of care and enhance community safety, within a broader provincial–federal partnership.

This RFI is intended to gather information from CBOs on feasible program components, partnerships, engagement methods, staffing, cultural safety practices, and reporting capability to inform a subsequent competitive process.

Input received through this RFI will help the province refine the scope, delivery approach, and evaluation expectations for a future Request for Proposal (RFP) under the National Crime Prevention Strategy framework, ensuring the competition reflects market capacity, community context, and evidence-informed practices for mothers and children leaving gang life.