Through this program, we will be able to provide band rep support for urban community members from distant First Nations or First Nations who do not have band reps to service their urban members.  Through a Band Council Resolution, we can provide the needed supports for the First Nation and their urban members involved in the child welfare system.   This program will ensure urban community members of your First Nation will have access to services both internally and externally from N’Amerind to address their individual needs.

The N’Amerind Friendship Centre which services all Aboriginal people regardless of status and will provide representation for urban Non-status, Metis and Inuit people in child welfare matters. The Community Liaison Coordinator will provide a coordinated approach in case management to address child welfare matters for Urban Aboriginal community members. Our response team consists of the Drug/alcohol Program, Healing and Wellness Program, Family Support, Akwe:go Program, Pre-Natal Program, Family Court Worker Program and the Life Long Care Program. Working together we will assist the family in creating an effective family case plan to help provide growth with the goal of re-integration of the family unit.

Goals and Objectives

• to provide assessment, referral and case management services in child welfare cases
• to provide positive parenting programs to strengthen the family unit.
• to provide coordinated services to Aboriginal foster children, CAS wards and at risk families;
• to provide appropriate case management, program coordination and referrals for FASD and other mental health challenges involved in the child welfare system.
• to provide Band Representation support Services for Aboriginal clients residing in London;
• to provide support and advocacy for community members involved in child welfare matters.

Services Offered  

Aboriginal Prenatal Support
Aboriginal Family Support
Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Program
Aboriginal Healing and Wellness
Combined Court Worker
Native Family Court Worker
Life Long Care Program
Akwe:go Children’s Program

Funded by United Way

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