Established by the Alberta Ministry of Children's Services, Yellowhead Tribal Services Agency has been providing Family Enhancement Services within the 5 member First Nation Communities since November 2004. Family Enhancement Services provided to our First Nations Communities is approached as a non-intrusive and preventative measure to prevent Child Protection involvement. The Family Enhancement Caseworkers look to community for intervention/preventative resources and programs that are culturally appropriate for our families. The Family Enhancement caseworkers ensure that the views and interests of the children are heard and represented and the family unit is preserved.
Intervention Services Available:
- - Advocacy for clients
- - Referral to community programs/resources
- - Family Support
- - Cultural Direction/Protocol
- - Parenting courses
- - In-Home Supports
- - Brief Counselling
- - Transportation (to attend therapy)
Services provided by the YTSA Family Enhancement caseworker will only be involved if the family is willing and cooperative in this process, such as assessments, agreement(s) and goal setting. A YTSA Family Enhancement caseworker will meet with the family to discuss the concern(s) and how the family may be supported in alleviating the initial concerns in accordance to the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. It will then be planned by the family as to what resources/services will support them in their personal growth, healing and empowerment. A YTSA Family Enhancement caseworker will continue to be involved with the family/child(ren) to ensure positive growth.
If you would like additional information on the Family Enhancement Program and its services, please contact Chrystal Littlechild-Hill, Family Enhancement Supervisor at YTSA
E-mail: Chrystal@ytsa.ca
