Programs
FAMILY PRESERVATION REUNIFICATION PROGRAM
The Family Preservation Reunification Program is a 3-stage intensive Indigenous parent support program for families who have been identified as being in need of interventions and who are at high risk of removal or whose children are in MCFD care due to issues impacting the safety and well-being of their children.
Stage 1 is stabilization;
Stage 2 is education curriculum; and
Stage 3 is the maintenance stage.
Throughout each stage of the program, parent/child interactions will be witnessed and assessed. Services are provided through outreach, 1-1 sessions, and in-home/community support.
The Family Preservation Reunification Worker works collaboratively with the parent/caregiver and Social Worker to create a Service Plan which includes developing goals and creating activities to assist in reducing risks and strengthening families.
- Reporting frequency is monthly.
- Service hours per family: approximately 3 to 6 hours per week.
- Services duration is 6 to 18 months
Manager of Family Services: Chelsea Kelly 250-384-9466 ext 246
CULTURAL EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM
Journeys of the Heart Cultural Learning Program (JOH) is a ten-month voluntary program for Indigenous children aged two to five years old and their families.
The purpose of the program is to nurture a child’s cultural identity while giving them the necessary skills and tools to prepare them for the education system.
JOH runs out of 2 school district sites:
1) School District 61, in Craigflower Elementary School,
Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-11:30am and 1:00pm-3:30pm.
2) School District 62, in Ruth King Elementary School,
Monday and Wednesday from 9am-11:30am and 1:00pm-3:30pm.
Each child is connected to a Caregiver Support Worker who provides outreach, in home support specific to child development (approx. once a month), and community referrals when appropriate.
** This program is not designed to substitute for supervised access when families are not receiving it elsewhere.
Manager: Sarah McDonald 250-384-9466 ext 118
OUT OF CARE CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM
Welcome to the Out–of–Care Caregiver Support program. This program provides services to Caregivers who are caring for children under an MCFD Out-Of-Care Order or Agreement. This program is “gate-kept”, meaning referrals are made from MCFD Resource Social Workers only, in collaboration with Caregivers.
The program is designed to provide short to long-term (3-12 months) support to Caregivers in the home and/or in the community.
Contact: Dhar Booth 250-384-9466 ext 105
CHILD AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
L, KI, L (LTH,KEE,L) provides counselling and support to Aboriginal children and youth aged 0-19 and their families presenting with a variety of mental health challenges including complex trauma. The program maintains a focus on healing that incorporates both culturally relevant and mainstream interventions. The program strives to facilitate a better awareness and understanding of colonization and the intergenerational impacts of residential schools.
The purpose of the program is to improve the mental health and overall well-being of the child and their support system.
Counselling Services Manager: Nick Ruedy 250 384-9466 ext 114
SEXUAL ABUSE AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM
NIL,YEK,OLs provide counselling and support services to Indigenous children, and youth ages 0-19 and their families, who have experienced sexualized abuse and/or sexualized behaviour. This program provides opportunities to develop an understanding of healthy sexuality and supports families in understanding the impact of sexualized abuse/sexualized behaviour on the child. The program also encourages and supports healthy parent and child attachment.
The purpose of this program is to help children and their families heal from experiences of sexualized abuse, and historical trauma and to address sexualized behaviors.
Counselling Services Manager: Nick Ruedy 250 384-9466 ext 114
CULTURAL CONNECTIONS PROGRAM
The program provides support for Indigenous elders to access community services. As well as connecting Hulitan staff and families with Elders, Knowledge/Language Keepers, Community Mentors, First Nations, and community agencies.
The program also supports Hulitan Family and Community Services to appropriately incorporate culture into all aspects of programming by strengthening connection to traditional knowledge, teachings and cultural protocol.
Contact: Monica Charlie 250-384-9466 ext 123
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