About this resource
Family Services
ADHD Services
For parents whose children are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Parents work closely with the family counsellor to:
- explore and understand the diagnosis
- review “typical” ADHD child or teen development
- identify strengths and related challenges
- create parenting strategies to help the child be successful in their home, community and school.
For more information about this program, please contact NOYFSS at (250) 545-3572.
Family Preservation
Family Preservation is an in-home and community intervention program that supports families with children under 19 to improve the safety and wellbeing of all family members. Counsellors work with caregivers to prevent, reduce or eliminate factors that can put the safety and well-being of children at risk, while identifying strengths and building skills needed to improve communication, build parenting skills, reduce family conflict, increase problem solving and enhance overall family function.
This program is available to families working with the Ministry for Children and Family Development and requires a referral from MCFD.
Intensive Family Support Program (IFSP)
A collaborative program developed with MCFD where reunification is the goal. IFSP program builds on the strengths of the family and develops clear and specific goals to support reunification. IFSP is accessed through referral from MCFD.
Managing Conflict in the Family
Conflict and anger are normal parts of family relationships at times. This program provides information, skills, and practice for parents wanting to decrease conflict in their home. We will focus on managing our own anger, understanding our children’s anger, learning and practicing communication skills and resolving conflict. Register as an individual or as a couple.
Parent Coach
Parent Coach is a 12 session therapeutic visitation program that provides education, coaching and support for parents and children during their access visits. Counsellors assist parents to increase safety, enhance healthy attachment relationships and develop sensitive parenting responses that improve the visitation experience for all family members.
This program is appropriate for parents who are not currently providing primary care for their children and requires a referral from MCFD.
Permanency Planning Program
For children who are being adopted through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). The adoption triad (birth family, foster placement and the adoptive family) collaborate to fit the needs of the children as they adjust to their new family.
For more information on this program, please contact MCFD at (250) 558-2700.
Supervised Visitation
The Supervised Visitation Program provides a supervised access worker to monitor and support visitation between parents and their children. This program provides:
- Opportunities for families to maintain connections while living apart
- An environment that ensures physical and emotional safety
- A comfortable and nurturing environment
- Supported transitions between caregivers
- Support during community visits where possible
This program is appropriate for parents who are not currently providing primary care for their children and requires a referral from MCFD.
Young Parents Program
For pregnant and/or young parents (under age of 25). Child and Family Counsellor works with participants to:
- promote healthy pregnancy and parenting
- increase safety of children born to young parents
- strengthen family connections
- provide knowledge of and access to community resources
For more information on this program, please contact NOYFSS at (250) 545-3572.