Aboriginal Child & Families Services

Family / Parenting, Food, Indigenous Services, and Youth Services

Provided by Xyólheméylh - Fraser Valley Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society

A variety of programs for families that aim to keep children safe.
The following programs are offered:
  • Supported Connections: Supported connections is offered at the Surrey location and allows parents to spend quality time with their child-in-care. Supported connections provides a safe place where families can spend time together, cook meals, and play, with staff always on hand to provide support as needed.
  • Tool Time: For Youth ages 14 – 19. The program helps youth develop necessary skills for life while enhancing their connection with culture. This program covers a variety of topics including practical life skills and cultural based learning. Learning is both hands on and oral. Topics learned are variety and may include financial integrity, stress management, conflict resolution, and cultural identities.
  • Four Directions: Workshops to enhance family wellness and understanding of child development based on traditional approaches. Offered to parents/caregivers 19+
  • Traditional Kitchen: Traditional Kitchen is a workshop for any parent or caregiver to learn traditional cooking and meal preparation in a communal setting. Each person will help to prepare traditional aboriginal food and then sit down together for the meal to discuss other relevant topics. 8 Workshops per year. Offered to parents and caregivers 19+
  • Wellness Circles: Support groups to discuss issues, such as parenting, addictions, domestic violence, etc. Offered to parents and caregivers 19+. Sessions offered on a weekly basis.
  • Family Support: Various support services and other help to enhance family life. Available to those who may have lost contact with their culture, extended family systems, natural supports and/or communities.

604-858-0113 (Chilliwack - Main Office)

Public email: info@xyolhemeylh.bc.ca

#1, 7201 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, British Columbia

Toll Free: 1-866-851-4619

#207, 9093 King George Blvd, Surrey, British Columbia

Cost: No cost

Associated Programs/Services

Also offered by Xyólheméylh - Fraser Valley Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society:

Availability

Service area: Fraser Health Area + show cities

Service area cities: Abbotsford, Agassiz, Aldergrove, Anmore, Boston Bar, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Fort Langley, Hope, Ladner, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, New Westminster, North Delta, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Sardis, South Surrey, Surrey, Tsawwassen, White Rock, and Yale

Service Types Provided
Family / Parenting
Food
Indigenous Services
Youth Services
Ways to Access
  • Provided in a group in-person

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