Beausoleil First Nation Family Services
Department Updates
Here is a list of our programs, some are old and some are new. However they all conitnue to be delivered on an on-going basis. (The programs listed below require that a staff member be trained to deliver these programs ensuring that the programs can be offered on a regular basis and remain a permanent part of our programming).
Connect with Baby - Delivered in the home through the process of Home Visiting on a one on one basis with the care giver and their child(ren). Tuesdays and Thursdays at the care givers request. Sign up!
Connect with Toddler - Delivered in the home through the process of Home Visiting on a one on one basis with the care giver and their child(ren). Tuesdays and Thursdays at the care givers request. Sign up!
Ready to Learn Series - The first two programs are a part of this series, it continues on to Getting Ready for K, and Success in K, once the children get older, however parents can sign up for this part of the series at any time if their children are between the ages of 3-5 years.
Cooking Up a Story - Reading stories and cooking up healthy fun treates to share. This program focuses on math, social and problem solving skills. Ages 3-5 years and their parents.
Lullabies to Literacy - 10 session program, delivered in the home on a one on one basis, with each session delivered in succession to completion of the program.
Mother Goose - Offered annually in the spring and summer months for Parents/Caregivers and children, one day per week with a visiting elder. This program has been modified from its original format to include language, culture and history.
Krafty Kitchen - Learning how to prepare healthy meals on a limited budget for the whole family, every other Monday. You must call in to sign up due to the limited space. 5 Cooks per session.
Computer Rainbow Learning - This program helps the young learner with number, letter, color and word recognition. Can be used on a Drop-in basis.
Parenting Resource Library - We have a various number of parenting books, videos, language books, games and music CDs, all of which can be signed out for a period of time. Come in and check it out!
Safe House - In the lower level of our office, we have an apartment set up for use in an emergency situation re: family violence if needed for the safety of a family in need. It is also used for visitors to the community, i.e. facilitators, trainers etc. It can also be used by other community organizations for meetings.
Band Rep./Child Welfare - Assistance with issues involving the CAS and Child Welfare court proceedings, including advocacy.
Youth Centre Programming - Open four nights a week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m on Fridays. Various planned craft and sport activities. Various annual events and youth workshops throughout the year. Watch for postings and sign-up sheets.
Child and Family Services Volunteer Group - Click to Enlarge
Future Plans
Triple P Parenting Program - We have two parenting programs scheduled for this year one in the spring for parents with children 0-12 years of age. This program begins on April 4, 2007 and the Fall program for parents with children 12-14 years of age begins on September 5, 2007. Each program is eight weeks in length, one in which you will receive a certificate upon completion.
Parenting 1234 - Marsha will be going out to receive training for this parenting program for future delivery in the community.
March Break Activities and Workshops for the Youth - Nancy has organized our annual People Savers Course age 5-8 years. The Baby Sitting Course ages 11 and up, Drug and Alcohol Awareness for youth and their parents in conjunction with the OPP and a Self-Esteem series. Watch for postings and sign-ups.
Mosh Bag Workshop - This workshop is being planned for April 2007. Watch for the posting and come out to learn the teaching and how to make this traditional bunting bag.
| Band Rep. /Coordinator | Shelley Monague |
| Parental Support Worker | Marsha Assance |
| Youth Support Worker | TBD |