Child and Youth Connections - for Indigenous Residents of Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows

Food, Housing / Shelter, Indigenous Services, Services for Children, and Services for Youth

Provided by Community Services Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

Supports Indigenous children and youth to make valuable familial, cultural, community, and peer connections while supporting youth on their journey towards independence.
The Child and Youth Connections program strives to create positive permanent connections for Indigenous children in care, to their parents, siblings, extended families and cultural communities. Services offered include:
  • Child and Youth Connections: Individual referral services and support:
    • Cultural Safety Agreement (which can include genograms, exploration of family, connection to Aboriginal community and cultural connections)
    • Youth Independence Transition supports (which can include youth transition plans, life skills assistance, support to locate housing, and connecting youth to community resources and supports).

  • Children & Pre-Teen Connection Groups: Cultural/social group for children 7-12. Children meet to socialize, make new friends, share a meal and learn different cultural teachings and traditions, including talking circle, smudging, drumming and crafting.

  • Youth Group: Cultural/social group for youth ages 12-18. In conjunction with Fraser River Indigenous Society Youth Group, youth come together to hang out, engage in cultural activities and share some food. Outings are planned throughout the year.

Eligibility Requirements: Indigenous children and youth who are either in MCFD care, Out of Care Options living arrangements or at risk of coming into care under the age of 19. Must reside in either Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. Referrals are accepted from MCFD social workers, school staff and other professionals.

604-467-6911 ext. 1222

Public email: Jevers@mrpmcs.ca

Website: https://www.comservice.bc.ca/programs...

22768 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, V2X 4L2

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Social worker referral
  • School personnel referral
  • Ministry of Children & Family Development referral
  • Other professional referral
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Service area: Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows + show cities

Service area cities: Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Service Types Provided
Food
Housing / Shelter
Indigenous Services
Services for Children
Services for Youth
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at a single location
  • Provided in a group in-person

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