NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services Society
Mission Statement
Our Vision for the NIȽ TU,O Child and Family Services Society is to rebuild healthy families, communities and Nations that is based on who we are as NEW̱ (people).
Locations Served
Program Areas
Other Notes
Other Locations: Beecher Bay, T’Sou-ke, Tsawout, Tseycum, Tsartlip, Songhees, Pauquachin First Nations
| Program | Description | Age Range | Website | Phone | Program Category | Indigenous Services | Last Updated | Organization | |
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| Aboriginal H.I.P.P.Y. Program | Aboriginal H.I.P.P.Y. (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) is a Canada-wide program that supports parents through one to one support to teach their children aged 3-5 years old a culturally relevant curriculum to develop their early literacy. Please call and ask to speak with the Aboriginal H.I.P.P.Y. program coordinator to inquire about starting the program in your community or working in the program as a “Home Visitor”.Aboriginal H.I.P.P.Y. works with Indigenous families and communities to build positive experiences in education and to strengthen their capacity to support learning. The program serves land-based and urban Indigenous families across the country, particularly those impacted by the legacy of residential schools, poverty, and social isolation. |
All ages | Website | 250-544-1400 | Education, Outreach | Yes | Aug-2024 |
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| Agreements with Young Adults | Are you a youth 19-26 years of age affiliated with the seven South Island Coast Salish Nations we serve? Were you formerly in NIȽ TU,O’s continuing care stream or had a Youth Agreement with a NIȽ TU,O Social Worker? We are here to help provide you with funding and resources that support your independence, training, and post-secondary education. |
19-26 | Website | 250-544-1400 | Outreach | Yes | Aug-2024 |
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| Counseling Services | Connecting you with counseling support. |
All Ages | Website | 250-544-1400 | Health and Wellness | Yes | Aug-2024 |
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| Extended Family Program | Do you need time to address a situation that’s preventing you from providing the best care for your child(ren)? If you need access to support and resources needed to help you address this situation, we are here to help. Working together with a NIȽ TU,O social worker, we will create a plan of action to help you attain the kinds of changes you want to make. By accessing NIȽ TU,O’s programming you can ensure you are a well-supported parent, able to raise happy and healthy children. This agreement can include placing children in NIȽ TU,O’s continuing care stream through NIȽ TU,O’s Extended Family Program. In this program, your children are placed with their extended family who is then provided with the parenting support they need while you work on your situation. |
All Ages | Website | 250-544-1400 | Outreach | Yes | Aug-2024 |
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| Guardianship | Services are provided for the Coast Salish children affiliated with the seven communities we serve who: Have been assessed by MCFD and do not live with their parents right now, or Whose parents have asked us to provide temporary Guardianship services while they get the support they need. These children are in NIȽ TU,O’s continuing care stream instead of foster care through MCFD. To reduce the harm to children in this situation and provide an enhanced level of cultural safety, NIȽ TU,O provides both Guardianship social workers and caregivers to meet the needs of these children. It’s important to note that the children’s needs and the role of caregiving is defined not in settler terms, but Coast Salish terms. |
All Ages | Website | 250-544-1400 | Outreach | Yes | Aug-2024 |
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| Ready to Rent | Program designed to help youth, young adults, and parents prepare to rent, more readily access housing options and enjoy success as a tenant. |
All Ages | Website | 250-544-1400 | Education, Housing | Yes | Aug-2024 |
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| Support for Young Adults | Young adults who are 19-24 years of age and have been involved in our programs previously have the opportunity to access ongoing support to make successful transitions to adult life. Our Family Support Workers will continue to offer one-to-one support to help young adults navigate life, as they seek out jobs, access post-secondary vocational or academic training, address barriers to success, and build the life skills they need to enjoy success in early adult life. |
19-24 | Website | 250-544-1400 | Outreach | Yes | Aug-2024 |
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| Support to Families Responding to Child Protection Concerns | Many child protection concerns are rooted in the systemic and situational experiences of colonialism and ongoing racism. The resulting trauma, housing shortages, and other challenges make raising happy healthy children even more difficult than it already is. When you contact NIȽ TU,O for support responding to a child protection complaint, you’ll be paired with a supportive and understanding Family Support Worker to help identify your family’s challenges and needs. |
Website | 250-544-1400 | Outreach | Yes | Aug-2024 |
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| Support to Maintain Connection | This program provides a Family Support Worker to help support parents in maintaining access to their children when their children are temporarily in the care of MCFD. The goal of the program is to support parents to maintain the connection and build a positive relationship with their child(ren) while they’re in care. |
All Ages | Website | 250-544-1400 | Outreach | Yes | Aug-2024 |
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| Voluntary or Special Needs Agreements | Do you need time to address a situation that’s preventing you from providing the best care for your child(ren)? If you need access to support and resources needed to help you address this situation, we are here to help. Working together with a NIȽ TU,O social worker, we will create a plan of action to help you attain the kinds of changes you want to make. Together we will ensure you’re a well-supported parent, with the resources to raise happy and healthy children. This agreement can include placing children in NIȽ TU,O’s continuing care stream through NIȽ TU,O’s Guardianship Program. Then, NIȽ TU,O is available to provide you with the needed time, resources, and support to make the necessary changes to your situation so you can welcome your children home. |
All Ages | Website | 250-544-1400 | Outreach | Yes | Aug-2024 |
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| Youth Agreements | Are you a youth 16-18 years of age affiliated with the seven South Island Coast Salish Nations we serve? Are you unable to live at home due to factors outside your control? We are here to help provide you with support and resources that support your independence and wellbeing. By working with a NIȽ TU,O social worker to discuss your needs, create a plan to implement the changes you’d like to see in your life, and make an agreement outlining the responsibilities of the parties to each other, you can access a significant level of support. This agreement unlocks guidance, programs, and funding to help you develop the independence and life skills needed to succeed in your life. These resources are tailored to your specific situation and may include: Financial assistance with housing Counseling services. Programs like “ready to rent” to equip you with the skills needed to live independently. |
16-18 | Website | 250-544-1400 | Outreach | Yes | Aug-2024 |
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| Youth Life Skills Development Workshops | Designed to help youth build skills and awareness of the tasks needed to successfully transition to young adulthood |
16-18 | Website | 250-544-1400 | Education, Outreach | Yes | Aug-2024 |
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| Youth Support Worker | Each youth is partnered with a Family Support Worker to help them move toward independence by supporting them in job readiness, life skills development, and the tasks necessary to successfully transition into adulthood. We offer numerous programs dedicated to supporting youth, depending on what is needed. Staying connected to culture, language, and community, through individual attention and outings and participation in recreational activities. Providing skills, training, and support to cultivate independence. Help youth with their mental and emotional wellbeing through counseling, cultural events or assessment services. |
Under 19 | Website | 250-544-1400 | Community Building, Health and Wellness, Outreach | Yes | Aug-2024 |
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