Family Reconciliation

Native Counselling Services of Alberta


Description
Uses a traditional Indigenous circle process to enable family, caseworkers, and professionals to discuss the safety and well-being of children.

Service offers:

  • traditional Indigenous circles that draw on the knowledge, skills, and strengths of individuals and families to listen to each other and develop plans for the safety and well-being of children and youth

Circles:

  • often occur during the beginning of program involvement, drawing on family and community strengths
  • focus on the needs of the children and maintain and build connections to the child's family, culture, and community
  • include family members and kin-like family who are connected to the child and family and feel responsible for the child's care, as well as caseworkers and other professionals who can offer resources and supports to the family and the children

Affiliation: Partnered with Children's Services.
Key Provider: facilitators, Elder
Eligibility
Yes, Contact for more information.
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, To access service:
  • referral by a physician or other professional required

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
587-855-6732
Fax
587-855-6732
Web Site
http://www.ncsa.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
July 3, 2024
Address
12851 56 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T5A 0C9
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.