Aboriginal Family Support
Family / Parenting and Indigenous Services
Provided by Circle of Indigenous Nations Society - COINS
Provides information and referral to service providers in the West Kootenay region who work with Aboriginal families
The program also provides services to Aboriginal families experiencing family issues that require a support person to provide referrals, support, and cultural information. The program staff provide case planning and case management and coordinate service interventions with other service providers. This can include referrals and information about other community services programs (both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal) such as:
- Liaison with the Ministry of Children and Family Development
- Information regarding various cultural gatherings in the region
- COINS Traditional Parenting and Personal Healing Program
- Drum circles , talking/sharing circles, and community drum making ceremonies
Click here for referral form.
250-608-3679
Public email: familyconnections@coinations.net
Website: https://www.coinations.net/our-programs
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Self-referral
- Ministry of Children & Family Development referral
- Community service organization referral
Referral Forms
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Circle of Indigenous Nations Society - COINS:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Aboriginal Family Connections Program
- Aboriginal Early Years Program
- Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program(ASCD)
Availability
Service area: Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Slocan, Trail + show cities
Service Types Provided
Family / Parenting
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at multiple locations
- Provided in a group in-person
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