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

Child Services, Indigenous Services, and Youth Services

Provided by Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services

Supports Aboriginal children and youth to make valuable familial, cultural, community, and peer connections and supporting youth on their journey towards independence.
Offers:
  • Individual referral services and supports
  • Cultural Safety Agreement: which can include genograms, exploration of family, connection to Aboriginal community and cultural connections.
  • Youth Independence Transitions: which can include youth transition plans, life skills assistance, support to locate housing, and connecting youth to community resources and supports.
  • Children’s Connection Group: 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 the 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: Aboriginal 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: amanhas@comservice.bc.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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Availability

Service area: Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows

Service Types Provided
Child Services
    Indigenous Services
    Youth Services
    Ways to Access
    • Provided 1:1 in-person
    • Provided at a single location
    • Provided in a group in-person

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