Child & Family Services
SERVICES
Nisg̱a’a Child and Family Services (NCFS) has achieved full child protection services for the four communities of Gitlaxt’aamiks, Gitwinksihlkw, Lax̱g̱alts’ap and Ging̱olx. In compliance with CFCSA, and guided by our Ayuuk, four delegated Child Protection workers and one Team Leader ensure that the safety and well-being of children are the utmost priority.
NCFS uses a community-based approach with a strength-based model addressing issues in a manner that is sensitive to the historical impacts on families without minimizing children’s safety. With office located in Gitlaxt’aamiks (New Aiyansh), Terrace and Prince Rupert, NCFS provides both statutory services (an extension of the child welfare law) and non-statutory services (volunteer community services).
Family Support Services
NCFS offers support services for families, which promote sound parenting practices and respite care. Voluntary care agreements allow parents to place their children in a safe, approved home during medical treatment or training. Special Needs agreements ensure the safe care of children with special needs. NCFS also distributes support payments to families for providing foster care for Nisg̱a’a children in Nisg̱a’a family care homes.
Other services include:
- Family Group Conference Program, which provides a venue for alternative family dispute resolution.
- Infant Development Program, which benefits children from birth to three years of age by providing support and education for parents.
- Supported Child Care Development Program, which supports and provides advocacy for children with special needs.
- Clinical Therapist access for NCFS clients.
- Family Skills Program, for NCFS clients.
