FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM
~Community Based Programming
Delivered by community members to community members
All families experience stressors but when stressors mount up they can create barriers to healthy family life. As a result of these stressors some children are neglected or abused.
When children are found to "be in need of protection" as defined by The Child and Family Services Act, family support services are offered to reduce risk and build on family strengths.
Saskatchewan's Family Support Program has a long history in the province. It began in 1981. It has been the program's experience that parents do not set out to harm their children. When families are given support, education and resources within a trusting relationship they are able to recognize and build on their strengths and change behaviours.
Family Support Services are individual plans, unique to each family.
The Family Support Program supports the healthy development of families and their children to achieve the following goals:
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To ensure the safety of children.
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To maintain the family whenever safe and possible.
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To ensure the healthy reunification of children with thier family whenever safe and possible.
Support services focus on Parenting, Daily Living Skills, Personal Wellness, Social and Community Resources.
The Family Support Program provides intensive, in home support in a respectful, non threatening manner. Outcomes are determined and measured by the family, case manager and family support program.
Short term outcomes:
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Increased knowledge of community resources
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Increased knowledge of family strengths
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Increased knowledge of abuse and neglect issues
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Increased knowledge of age appropriate child development
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Increased knowledge of positive parenting strategies
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Increased knowledge of personal health issues
Mid term outcomes:
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Improved ability to access community services
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Improved self-esteem
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Improved coping skills
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Improved communication within the family
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Improved parenting skills
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Improved personal health
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. How do I get a Family Support Worker?
Department of Community Resources and Mental Health can refer you to the Family Support Program, or you can call Family Support at 782-1205.
2. Do Family Support Workers work for the Department of Commuity Resources or the Health District?
No. Family Support Workers are the employees of a community-based organization called The Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours (SIGN).
3. What if I am concerned about something not listed on the Family Support Contract?
The Family Support Worker will link you to appropriate community resources.
4. When will the Family Support Worker come to my home?
You and your Family Support Worker will schedule your visits.
5. What if I must cancel a visit due to an emergency, illness, unexpected company, etc. ?
Every effort is made to keep scheduled visits. When a visit must be cancelled, contact your Family Support Worker to reschedule.
IF YOU REQUIRE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM
PLEASE CONTACT
THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM COORDINATOR
AT 782-1205.
EMAIL: sign_family@yahoo.ca
Located at SIGN, 83 North Street
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