Family Preservation and Maternal Child Health (On Reserve)
Child Services, Family / Parenting, Indigenous Services, and Youth Services
Provided by Carrier Sekani Family Services
Provides services to families with children of all ages living on reserve in Sai'kuz, Nadleh Whut'en, Stellat'en, Takla, Yekooche, Lake Babine Nation, Burns Lake Band, Wet'suwet'en, Nee Tahi Buhn, Skin Tyee, and Cheslatta.
The Family Preservation and Maternal Child Health Program provide early childhood development programming and support to families who are considering having a family, families with young children, and families with older children. Some of the specific services provided are:
- Advocacy and support for families so they know and understand their legal rights and due process when involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development
- Support to set and achieve goals to address child protection concerns or life skills goals directed at family wellbeing
- Referrals to other programs and resources which may be of benefit to meeting goals (such as counselling, treatment, health care needs, legal support, etc.)
- Life skills and parenting education, one-on-one or in groups
- Family events and support groups
- Pre-natal, early childhood and ages and stages of development support and education
Provide early childhood development programming, based on the life-cycle model, providing support to families from preconception until a child in the home is 19 years of age or older..
Referral: Services are voluntary and free of charge to clients who fit within our mandate of service provision. Referrals can come from clients themselves and also from Social Workers, Medical Professionals, Legal Professionals, Child Care Providers, Teachers, Principals, Counsellors, Women's Shelters, or any other source.
250-567-2900
Toll Free: 1-866-567-2333
Website: https://www.csfs.org/services/family...
240 West Stewart Street, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Self-referral
- Any other source
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Carrier Sekani Family Services:
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- Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program - Vanderhoof and Saik'uz area
- Family Support Program (Urban Family Preservation Prince George)
Availability
Service area: Northern Health Area
Service Types Provided
Child Services
Family / Parenting
Indigenous Services
Youth Services
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at home
- Provided at multiple locations
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