Health and Wellness

 Child and Family Support Services

The Child and Family Support Services program strives to strengthen families through comprehensive programming aimed at holistic well-being. Our programs and services support all members in building strong family units.

Services offered:

• Nutrition education and support– ensuring all families have access to healthy and balanced meals
• Budgeting assistance– promoting financial stability and confidence in managing household needs
• Cultural programming– including activities such as sewing classes that connect families with traditions
• Parenting skills development– specialized classes to empower parents and strengthen family units
• Regular monthly events– building connection and strength within the community
• Childcare services– including case management and collaboration with Yukon Government social workers to ensure safe homes for children and youth
• Case management for families without open YG Children and Family Services files– ensuring prevention needs are met through a wrap-around approach when applicable
• Support and case planning for families involved in the justice system– offering guidance and stability during challenging times
• Support for grandparents raising grandchildren– ensuring children’s needs are met and they have full access to care and opportunity, while grandparents have the support they need in caring for children.
• Respite support for caregivers– providing relief and support for those caring for others
• Grocery Trips to Whitehorse– occasional support for families without transportation to travel to Whitehorse for groceries and prescriptions. These trips are pre-scheduled and will be announced on our Social Media page: https://www.facebook.com/selkirkfn

If you or a family member can benefit from any of these services, please contact Gina Gill, Child Support Manager, to make an inquiry:

childsupportmanager@selkirkfn.com
Work (867)537-3331 Ext. 402
Work Cell (867)689-1752

The Home and Community program supports Elders and individuals with disabilities, aged 65 and up, to maintain a healthy home life and independence through check-ins, transportation assistance, and collaboration with the health center.

Services offered:

Services offered:

• Regular check-ins by support workers– twice a week to ensure ongoing care and connection
• Transportation assistance– helping Elders attend health appointments and complete basic errands such as post office runs and grocery pick-up, while supporting independence
• Collaboration with the health centre– working together to provide holistic care
• Future considerations: hot lunch program– planning in progress to further enhance community support

For information, please contact Millie Johnson at johnsonm@selkirkfn.com or call (867) 537-3331 ext. 404.

Temporary Income Assistance aims to provide short-term support while assisting individuals in transitioning towards self-sufficiency.

Services offered:

• • short term support to assist citizens in their transition towards self-sufficiency through individual case management.
  • An intake worker will assist citizens by linking them with the training officer in Citizen Development, to explore training opportunities on their journey to self-sufficiency.

For more information, please contact Sharon Morrison (867) 537-3331 ext 403

Temporary Income Assistance aims to provide short-term support while assisting individuals in transitioning towards self-sufficiency.

Services offered:

• Short term support to assist citizens in their transition towards self-sufficiency through individual case management.
• An intake worker will assist citizens by linking them with the training officer in Citizen Development, to explore training opportunities on their journey to self-sufficiency.

For more information, please contact Sharon Morrison at (867) 537-3331 ext. 403.