Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society

Family Services

Record #: KNA0884
Last Modified: 07 Aug 2019
Last Full Update: 29 Jul 2019

Contact Information

Office Phone 250.763.4905
After Hours Phone 250.859.5461 or 250.859.1061
Fax 250.861.5514
E-Mail familysupport@kfs.bc.ca
Website www.kfs.bc.ca
CanadaHelps Donation Page www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ki-low-na-friendship-society/
Primary Contact Veronica Winser, Family Support Worker; Phone: 250.763.4905 ext 303 * 250.859.1065; Email: familysupport@kfs.bc.ca
Alternate Contact Davina Huey, Family Support Worker; Phone: 250.763.4905 ext 312 * 250.859.2933; Email: familysupport2@kfs.bc.ca
Primary Executive Edna Terbasket, Executive Director; Phone: 250.763.4905; Email: executivedirector@kfs.bc.ca
Alternate Executive Sheridan Terbasket, Family Assessment Worker; Phone: 250.763.4905 * 250.859.1060; Email: familyassessment@kfs.bc.ca
Social Media Facebook: www.facebook.com/Ki-Low-Na-Friendship-Society-170948922004/

Description & Services

Service Details - Assists and empowers urban Aboriginal families involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) 
- Attends investigations, family group conferences, safety planning meetings, and court to give input and support to the Aboriginal families involved 
- Works closely with the Family Support Workers and the A&D Counselling services, CAPC, AIDP Outreach and all other KFS programs to ensure the families receive the support and services they need in a culturally appropriate manner 
- Provides support for families involved, or at risk of being involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development 
- Works cooperatively with families and the Ministry to support goals promoting child safety, parenting and lifeskills 
- Supports families emotionally and advocates for them 
- Connects families to other resources such as the health unit, legal aid, and the food bank
Hours Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Eligibility Families of all ages
How to Apply Contact the family assessment worker, the support workers or the administrative assistant to determine eligibility for this program
Cost None

Location

Address & Map
442 Leon Ave
Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J3
Located In Community Kelowna
Major Intersection Leon Ave and Ellis St

Other Details

Languages English