What is an Adult Support Worker?
Our Support Worker plays a vital role in connecting people with essential resources and programs, fostering emotional support, and promoting cultural enrichment. By connecting individuals to treatment programs, parenting classes, food access, resources, and mental health support. Support Workers contribute to the holistic well-being of the community.
Who can request an Adult Support Worker?
MCFD, Delegated Aboriginal Agencies, community service providers, community members and individuals/families can make a referral to SIWS for an Adult Support Worker.
If you are unsure which support worker would work best for the individual or family you are working with, please reach out to intake@siws.ca for further guidance.
What Services Do They Provide?
The Adult Support Worker can offer:
What is a Youth Support Worker?
This program is intended for Indigenous youth ages 14-21 who are currently accessing services from the Ministry of Child and Family Development and/or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency. The guidance and support provided is aimed to assist the Youth as they transition into adulthood. A Youth Support Worker will connect and work with the youth to plan a Youth Transition Conference to achieve the goals they establish within it.
Who can request a Youth Support Worker?
MCFD, Delegated Aboriginal Agencies, community service providers, community members, and youth/families can make a referral to SIWS for a Youth Support Worker.
If you are unsure which support worker would work best for the individual or family you are working with, please reach out to intake@siws.ca for further guidance.
What Services Do They Provide?
The Youth Support Worker can offer:
Have a Referral?
If you know an individual or family who you feel could benefit from these services, please complete a referral form. For any questions, please contact us at:
