Community & Social Services
Family & Youth Prevention Services
Prevention Services contains preventative programs that are provided at the community level. The purpose of Prevention Services programs is to strengthen families and communities, to address the underlying issues that lead to child protection issues, and to prevent children from becoming in need of protection.
WHY WE EXIST
Our Vision
Our existence stems from the realization that First Nations children are over-represented in the mainstream child welfare system. Further, our people are also over-represented in the prison system, which is reflective of the tragic legacy that First Nations have experienced under the control of government policy. Our Chief and Council have a vision of Prevention Services, as integral to returning our children home, and our families and people to wholistically healthy lives. We realize only too well how First Nations people are marginalized in the very country of their origin. We will absolutely service the “unique needs” of our people.
WHAT WE OFFER
Services
Mediation
Mediation or Family Group Conferencing offered and encouraged for families.
Bereavement Support
Supporting families during times of grief and mourning as they honor their loved ones’ spirits and navigate the essential journey of acknowledging loss.
Parent-Child Relationships
Building strong family bonds through family-based programs, events, and outings that create positive memories and strengthen the family unit.
Positive Youth Peer Support
Creating positive peer relationships through activity groups, support groups, and intergenerational events that strengthen Indigenous identity and community bonds.
Children’s Support
Connecting children with caring adults like Aunties, Uncles, or Big Brothers/Sisters who provide positive role models and support.
Mothers Support
Mutual support groups where mothers can learn skills, share concerns, provide practical help, and support one another.
Father Support
Healing programs helping men become positive role models through the Seven Grandfather Teachings, empowering them to live free of violence..
Teaching Life Skills
Programs teaching youth about positive relationships, living free from addictions, healing from trauma, and living without violence.
Community Leadership Development
Empowering parents, youth, and children to discover their unique gifts and become actively engaged community leaders.
Support to Meet Basic Needs
Assistance with food, housing, and emergency financial support to help families secure their basic needs and maintain stability.
Family Support
Helping families navigate Children’s Aid Society requirements through emotional support, resource access, and advocacy during difficult times.
Child Care Support
Childcare programs for families experiencing stress to help sustain the family unit and prevent the need for alternate care arrangements.
QUESTIONS?
Get In Touch
For more information about our Family & Youth Prevention services at Munsee-Delaware Nation, reach out to our team.