Family Reunification

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History of Kîstawâw Family Reunification

From humble beginnings, Kîstawâw Family Reunification is a resurrection of group living programs designed to meet the needs of and support individuals with complex needs. It is our intention to become an established service provider dedicated to all persons and communities in Lethbridge and surrounding areas. It was because of our experiences with families and communities, that we envisioned a spectrum of services designed to empower and meet the unique needs of all cultures and all individuals.

The FRP Healing Wheel takes families through a journey towards self-determination, breaking the oppressive systemic cycles of addiction, child welfare involvement and broken families. The first quadrant focuses on stability and adjustment (the horse before the cart). The FRP program observes, engages, and builds rapport with the family while simultaneously identifying strengths, gaps, service needs and areas of concern. The second quadrant works towards providing families with appropriate services and weaves (sweet grass) together a plan of action to close the gaps and eliminate the areas of concern. The third quadrant moves the family towards semi-independence, in which the family demonstrates their learned tools and begins to walk their journey (bear paw prints) with decreased FRP support. Finally, in quadrant four, the family prepares to transition out of the FRP program and fly independent (eagle) while receiving transitional weekly FRP support. The final success is a closed Children Services file.

In addition to having a strong presence in our Geographical community and throughout the human services arena, Kîstawâw Family Reunification provides occasions for connection, growth and healing. Through our services, all diversities can come together to experience inclusive and seamless programs and activities. Kîstawâw Family Reunification is a cornerstone for programs and experiences which enhance the unity of our community, the dignity and wellness of our people and promote family and community unity.

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Our Onsite Workshop Includes

  • Parenting
  • Abandonment & Co-dependency Behavior
  • Inner Child Healing & Building Healthy Self Esteem Healing from the Impacts of Residential School Grief & Loss & Anger Management
  • Lateral Violence, Co-Dependent behaviour/ Adult Children of Alcoholics/ Addictions Healthy Relationships & Building Healthy Self Esteem
  • Finding Your Voice - Empowerment
  • One-on-one counseling (this is dependent on the need of parent/child and to be determined by psychologist)

Support Services

Based on our client’s Individual Support Plan, we provide the services below:

  • Providing practical support such as helping with household tasks and personal care
  • Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication and temperature checks.
  • Community access supports that help you take part in activities so you can learn, develop, relax, have fun or be with others.
  • Supporting them to pursue hobbies and interests.
  • Helping with everyday tasks such as meal preparations etc.
  • Volunteer and employment support to learn new skills and feel involved in the community whenever possible.
  • Referral to specialized supports from experts to help if you have additional needs because of mental illness, behavioural issues, addictions and/or involvement with the law.
  • Inhouse counselling that help you have readily available professional help any day at any time.
  • Cultural and Traditional activities
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