Kootenay Permanency Support Services Program
WHAT IS THE PERMANENCY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM?
THE KOOTENAY PERMANENCY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, PARENTS AND FAMILIES, WHERE A CHILD IS IN TRANSITION TO A PERMANENT PLACEMENT, SUCH AS AN ADOPTIVE HOME, FAMILY MEMBER OR ALTERNATIVE CAREGIVER. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES INTENSIVE, STRENGTH-BASED INTERVENTION, EDUCATION AND COUNSELLING TO ASSIST CAREGIVERS TO INTEGRATE A CHILD AND/OR REMAIN WITHIN THEIR FAMILY.
THE FOCUS IS TO HELP THE CHILD OR YOUTH AND FAMILY INCREASE THEIR:
Kootenay Youth Outreach Program
WHAT IS THE YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM?
THE YOUTH OUTREACH SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT/SERVICE COORDINATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO: SUPPORT HIGH-RISK YOUTH TO AVOID FAMILY BREAKDOWN AND TO ENCOURAGE POSITIVE FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS; AND/OR DEVELOP AGE-APPROPRIATE DAILY LIVING SKILLS; AND/OR SUPPORT HOMELESS YOUTH OR YOUTH-IN0CASE TO ADDRESS PERSONAL BARRIER TO BECOMING INDEPENDENT.
THE FOCUS IS TO HELP THE CHILD OR YOUTH AND FAMILY INCREASE THEIR: