Child Health, Social and Family Services

Aboriginal Act Now - BC Health Promotion Initiative

Aboriginal Child and Family Development

Works with BC Aboriginal leaders and their communities to plan for the establishment of five Aboriginal regional authorities to deliver services for Aboriginal children & families.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Children and Family Development

Aboriginal Mothers Centre Society

Provides support programs, food programs, essential skills and training through social enterprise developments.

Aboriginal Parenting After Separation

Source: Justice Education Society of BC

Aboriginal Parent Support Circles

To provide emotional and educational support to parents and caregivers of Aboriginal children.

Source: Parent Support Services Society of BC

Aboriginal Peoples Family Accord (PDF)

The Aboriginal Peoples Family Accord will provide a framework for Aboriginal People to develop and deliver community-based child and family services in British Columbia.

Source: Legislative Library of British Columbia

A Guide for Culturally-Focused Early Intervention Therapy Programs for Aboriginal Children and Families in British Columbia (PDF)

The purpose of this guide is to provide Aboriginal communities with information about culturally-focused early intervention therapy programs.

Source: British Columbia Aboriginal Child Care Society

B.C. Aboriginal Child Care Society

Non-profit charitable provincial society serving Aboriginal early childhood programs throughout British Columbia.

Caring for First Nations Children Society

Professional development, research, networking and information sharing for First nations Child and Family Service Agencies.

Carrier Sekani Family Services

Carrier Sekani Family Services provides health and social services to Aboriginal Peoples.

Elders Transportation Assistance Program

Supports Elders who want to share and celebrate Aboriginal culture and oral traditions.

Source: BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents

Meets the needs of caregivers of Aboriginal children, and the needs of communities for targeted development, recruitment, and training of Aboriginal foster families.

Fraser Region Interim Aboriginal Authority

The FRIAA is the Aboriginal planning committee responsible for the development of a community-based Aboriginal Authority for Children and Family Development for the Fraser Region.

Hearing Loss Information Package (Hearing Loss of First Nation Children) (PDF)

This information package, a useful and readily-available resource tool for you and your community, assists you as you care for First Nations children and youth.

Source: First Nations Schools Association

Kikino Metis Children and Family Services Society

Kikino Metis Children and Family Services Society provides broad-based community prevention and education programs that are designed to support families in raising their children.

Kw'umut Lelum Child and Family Service

Métis Commission for Children and Family Services

The Métis Commission For Children and Family Services works with The Ministry For Children and Families and other groups and organizations to improve the quality of care for Métis Children and Families.

Métis Community Services Society of BC

Provide links to programs and services for Métis children and families in British Columbia.

Métis Family Services

Actively promotes the well-being of Metis children and families, creates awareness within the public regarding the needs of children, and liaises with other similar agencies and organizations.

Minor Capital Funding for Emergency Repair, Replacement and Relocation – Child Care Capital Funding Program

Helps licensed group child care providers maintain quality services for families in their communities.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Children and Family Development

North Cariboo Aboriginal Family Program Society

To promote the advancement and well-being of the children, youth and families of the Aboriginal communities of the North Cariboo.

North Cariboo Métis Association

To provide services, information, advocacy and cultural activities to the Métis people of the Quesnel area, and to promote Métis cultural awareness throughout the North Cariboo.

Source: Quesnel Network Society

Office of the Provincial Advisor for Aboriginal Infant Development Programs

Aboriginal Infant Development Programs in British Columbia offer support to families of infants who are at risk for or have been diagnosed with developmental delays.

Okanagan Nation Family Intervention and Services Society

This organization provides basic food and shelter, support, information and referral for Aboriginal and Métis women and children who are fleeing domestic violence or are in crises.

Program Activities and Initiatives (see First Nations Initiative)

Aims to enrich the lives of First Nations girls through one-to-one friendships that offer them support, guidance, and exposure to positive life choices and role models within their own culture.

Source: Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

Scw'exmx Child and Family Services Society (see children's helpline)

Scw'exmx Child & Family Services is a fully delegated Child Protection agency mandated to provide child protection services on behalf of the Province of British Columbia to the Scw'exmx membership residing on reserve.

Sheway

Sheway is a partnership initiative in the Vancouver area that provides comprehensive health and social services to women who are either pregnant or parenting children under 18 months old, and who are experiencing substance use issues.

Source: Vancouver Native Health Society

Spirit of the Children Society

Surrounded by Cedar Child and Family Services

Provides child and family services rooted in cultural values and beliefs to restore and enhance the strength and resiliency in the urban Aboriginal community.

Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry

Their goal is to be a channel of communication between the Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry and other native women's organizations

Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society

Provide wholistic service delivery that culturally and spiritually strengthens Aboriginal families.

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