Child, Youth and Family

Assists Indigenous individuals to apply for, renew, or replace their Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). Supports include:

• Assistance with completing and submitting applications
• Assistancewith certifying the required documentations, identification, and the photographs
• Assistance with eliminating the need for a guarantor

Provides support to Indigenous families who live off-reserve who are involved, or at-risk of becoming involved with Child and Family Services. Also provides support to non-Indigenous foster families and support to Indigenous youth ageing out of the Child Welfare System.

General Support for Families:

• Works with families to to educate, support, and strengthen their family unit
• Individual and family supports and cultural programs including Triple P Parenting Classes, community kitchen, home visits, family workshops, and cultural activities

Non-Indigenous Foster Families and Caregivers:

• Provides cultural competency training, supports, and activities that foster Indigenous culture and community with the child in care

Indigenous Youth Ageing Out of the Child Welfare System:

• Individual support and referrals to other Native Council programs that support development toward an independent and healthy lifestyle

• Clothing
• Shoes
• Furniture
• Books
• Toys
• Household goods: bedding, towels, dishes, kitchen items. etc

• Diapers
• Wipes
• Blankets
• Clothing
• Health care items