“Our vision is of a balanced and harmonious Aboriginal community.”
VACFSS...is an Aboriginal non-profit society providing service to urban Aboriginal children and families living in the Greater Vancouver area. We strive to culturally and spiritually strengthen Aboriginal families through holistic service delivery. Our goal is to work to create a stronger community through partnerships with other service providers and by connecting with community resources.
“ Foster Parents are a tremendously valuable resource.”
Foster Care...is provided by foster parents who are recruited by Residential Resources. We are always looking for more foster parents. The willingness to open their homes and their hearts to children in need speaks to the core of humanity. We embrace the learning and teachings from our past and are committed to providing the best alternative care for Aboriginal children.
“ We believe in the uniqueness and the special gifts that each of our children and youth possess.”
Guardianship…helps children who have been brought into care to improve their lives while staying connected to their cultures, communities and birth families. The Guardianship Program has parental duties and responsibilities towards our children and youth and is responsible for their care, custody and guardianship.
Family Preservation , Family Reunification , Emergency Family Response offers services to children, youth, familiies and Caregivers.
Family Preservation and Reunification…assesses families needs, provides services to keep children from coming into care; to reunite children and families quickly, safely. Strengthening Family Program is also included and is intended to strengthen parenting skills, family relationships and children’s social skills and life skill.
“ ...responsible for the administration and management of approximately 190 foster homes.”
Residential Resources...this responsibility involves recruiting, training, supporting and monitoring Aboriginal foster parents as well as non-Aboriginal caregivers who have a connection to the Aboriginal community. Our Residential Resources Program is guided by the philosophy that children need to remain connected with extended family, their heritage and community while in foster care.
We are guided by the 5 core values of: Integrity, Belonging, Humility, Respect and Strength-Based Practice.
Child Protection…VACFSS is now responsible for providing Aboriginal Child Protection services for Vancouver. Child Protection works with other services such as Family Preservation and Reunification and Family Group Decision Making to focus on prevention and keeping the family unit together whenever possible.
About Us
Foster Care
Guardianship
Family Preservation
Residential Resources
Child Protection
VACFSS is a great place to work!.
We offer full benefits, Public Service Pension Plan and a friendly working environment. Come join our team.
Our quarterly publication is available online.
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Strengthening Families Program
A free 14 week children’s, parents’and family skills training program for families with children between 6-11 years old.
National Aboriginal Day at Trout Lake
June 21st, 2010
9:00 - 11:00 Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre
11:00 - 12:00 Commercial Drive parade
12:00 - 5:00 Trout Lake celebration
