Family Well-Being program
Family Well-Being program is a social service program in the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- February 2017: The initiative aims to reduce the number of Indigenous children in the child welfare and youth justice systems. Key components of the project include front-line workers, community-based programming, and the establishment of safe places for those experiencing violence. The project is designed to be customized by each participating community to address specific local needs such as poverty and substance abuse.[2]
- June 2019: The program provides temporary housing for up to six months for families facing challenges with addiction, child welfare, or the criminal justice system. Staff members advocate for clients and help them connect with other service providers and resources. The agency's mission focuses on changing the lives of families through transitional support and moral encouragement.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "‘Our mission is changing lives, changing families,’ says Kettle and Stony Point Family Well-Being Program worker", Anishinabek News, 19 June 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Family Well-Being program well underway", Anishinabek News, 8 February 2017 (archived copy; original article).