Aboriginal Family Connections Program

Advocacy, Family / Parenting, Indigenous Services, Mental Health - Adult, and Mental Health - Child & Youth

Provided by Circle of Indigenous Nations Society - COINS

Offers cultural support and counselling to Aboriginal children and youth in the care of Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) in the West Kootenay and Boundary region, and to their families
This program offers support for Aboriginal Families in the West Kootenay and Boundary region and offers cultural connections for Aboriginal children and youth in collaboration with MCFD. The program supports families for permanency and the prevention of removal advocating for the child, youth and/or families needs.

They work with Aboriginal families, children and youth in care: to develop Cultural Life Books, to locate and support extended family members, and to advocate for placements of Aboriginal children and youth in care of their families. The Family Connections Program also offers collaboration, advocacy, support and referrals to other local Services.

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1-877-904-2634

Public email: info@coinations.net

Website: https://coinations.net/programs...

Castlegar/West Kooteney - 1801 Connors Road, Castlegar, British Columbia, V1N 3N9

Grand Forks/Boundary - 7525 12th Street, PO Box 1917, Grand Forks, British Columbia, V0H 1H0

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Self-referral
  • Ministry of Children & Family Development referral
Referral Forms
Associated Programs/Services

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Availability

Service area: Castlegar, Christina Lake, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Trail + show cities

Service area cities: Castlegar, Christina Lake, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, and Trail

Service Types Provided
Advocacy
Family / Parenting
Indigenous Services
Mental Health - Adult
Mental Health - Child & Youth
Ways to Access
  • Provided at multiple locations

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