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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KNA0919 | Last Modified: 07 Aug 2019 | Last Full Update: 22 Mar 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 250.868.0351 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1.877.965.6237 |
| Fax | 250.868.0359 |
| preservation@mcsbc.org | |
| Website | www.metiscommission.com |
| CanadaHelps Donation Page | www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/okanagan-metis-children-and-family-services/ |
| Primary Contact | Lauralyn Wilkins, Family Preservation Coordinator; Phone: 250.868.0351 ext 106 * 250.317.9253; Email: preservation@mcsbc.org |
| Primary Executive | Eva Coles, Executive Director |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Métis-Community-Services-Society-of-BC-159468270878078/ |
| Description & Services | |
| Service Details | - Promotes the safety and well-being of Métis children and families, as well as the preservation of family unity where children's safety can be supported - Works to maintain permanency for children by empowering families to achieve or sustain independence and self-sufficiency - Works to prevent out-of-home placement of Métis children - Services can be provided or coordinated with other service agencies to assist families in achieving or maintaining family safety, stability, independence and unity - Program Mandate: to provide support to families who are impacted by substance misuse and/or inter-generational trauma; advocate on behalf of clients to ensure the fair and equitable treatment by local Ministries and Family Court; ensure families are connected to other relevant community resources that promote family health and ensure the safety of children; and provide support individually or in groups through workshops, presentations and parent training with the goal of facilitating independence through empowerment |
| How to Apply | Referrals are accepted from the Ministry of Children and Family Development, community partners and individuals (self-referral). |
| Location | |
| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
| Other Details | |
| Former Name | Okanagan Metis Children and Family Services ; OMCFS |