Family Preservation Program

The Family Preservation Program is a short-term, intensive home/community based service with the goals of keeping the family safe, preventing unnecessary placement of a child in substitute care, and improving family functioning so the behaviours that led to the crisis will be less likely to re-occur.

The Family Preservation Program provides services that promote the safety of family members and works to enhance parenting capacity and family functioning.

Program Objectives

• In consultation with the child protection worker, Family Resource Association staff and family, determine specific and measurable objectives targeting problems and behaviours that precipitated a crisis.
• Provide education and training in child development and behaviour-management techniques.
• Encourage families to build positive relationships with their natural and extended support systems.
• Assist families to obtain various community resources including the food bank, shelter, clothing and recreational opportunities.
• Provide services that are sensitive to the family's values, beliefs and culture.

Referral Procedures

Referrals are accepted from the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

The Family Preservation Program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

For more information, please contact the Family Preservation Program by calling 752 -6766 - ext. 115.

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