Our social workers provide services to adults & families one-on-one, as well as within group or community activities & programs. We encourage you to connect with any of them to know more about these supports or activities.

Family Connections

Supportive services to strengthen parents & caregivers to build strong families. Build on existing strengths & develop new skills through workshops, support groups & mentorship. Access to one-on-one supports for safety planning, advocacy, transitional plans for youth in care, court supports, genealogies, & cultural plans for children & youth adopted into non-Métis families.

  • Location: On site at IMFCSS, out in the community, or at your home.
  • Participation: Métis families are referred by MCFD or may self-refer to access these services
  • Important information: These services are open to Métis families who are involved with MCFD or who have proactively self-identified a need for support, mentorship & skill-building.

Family Visitation

Supported family visits are for parents & extended family to spend time with their children if their children are in the care of the ministry. We work with families & the social workers at MCFD to make arrangements & support families during the visits.

  • Location: IMFCSS community room
  • Participation: Referral only (ask your MCFD social worker)
  • Important information: Healthy meals & snacks are provided (no outside food or drinks, please)

Life Skills

Strengthen your human skills. Learn communication, decision-making, problem-solving & social skills. Build your self-esteem; manage depression, anxiety & learn how to promote mental wellness. Build safe, healthy relationships. Learn to self-reflect & recognize patterns in behavior. Get organized & set realistic, achievable goals. 

 

Build practical skills

Come in for resume work & supported job search. Strengthen your study skills. Learn to budget, meal plan & make healthy choices. Get help with PWD & social housing forms. Learn basic computer skills & learn about online safety.

  • Location: On site at IMFCSS, out in the community, or at your home
  • Participation: Families are referred by MCFD or may self-refer to access these services
  • Important Information: These services are open to Métis & Indigenous families who are involved with MCFD or who have proactively self-identified a need for support, mentorship & skill-building

Housing Support

Housing support services help families and individuals secure safe and affordable housing across the South Island. The housing team is here to connect clients with appropriate resources and support, as well as to help people understand their rights as tenants.

  • Location: On site at IMFCSS, out in the community
  • Participation: Families are referred by MCFD or may self-refer to access these services
  • Important Information: These services are open to Métis families who are involved with MCFD or who have proactively self-identified a need for support