For Parents:
Whether your child is staying with a relative for a short time or many years, or you’re working toward bringing your child home, we are here for support.
Our help is free. What you share with us stays private.
Parents We Work With
We work with parents in many different situations:
- Parents needing a family member to care for their child for a short time
- Parents whose child has been staying with a relative a long time (not through OCS)
- Parents who have gone through a struggle or time away and are ready to transition back to full time parenting
- Parents who just want to understand their options
Please note that we can’t help with OCS or parent versus parent cases.
What We Offer
- A Family Specialist who listens and helps you find the resources and connections you need.
- Positive Indigenous Parenting classes co-taught by staff and local elders and knowledge bearers.
- Intergenerational Activities where you can join your child and their caregiver at harvesting events and other activities where families can learn and enjoy time together.
- A free lawyer who works only for you. Our independent Parent Attorney can explain your choices legal options like a Power of Attorney, custody, or guardianship. Depending on circumstances, the Parent Attorney may help outside of court or represent you in court at no cost.
- Support working with your child’s caregiver. Whether you’re planning ahead, working through something hard together, or getting ready to bring your child home, we can help the whole family talk things through.
All Services are Free
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