Hope, Faith, Prosperity & Courage House

Hope, Faith, Prosperity, SIL & Courage House

Program scope of service is “Trauma Informed” long term Cultural, Familial and
Territorial Connections for Indigenous youth.

In this program, the youth receive:

24 hours a day, 7 days a week supportive care from trauma informed trained staff
Referrals to outside sources for medical and phycological care
Stabilization, Supervision and Life Skills training in the areas of holistic wellness, interpersonal skills, goal planning, making healthy choices, problem solving and self awareness
Training and direction in decision making processes
Support and understanding in acknowledging their complex trauma experiences
Support to better enable them to come to terms with existing family problems while living outside the family unit
Training in the development of problem-solving skills and in the identification and selection of appropriate resources. Referral’s regarding the community resources available to the youth
Recreational and Cultural participation are strongly supported
Personal spending budget and clothing allowance
Transition planning for return to family or supported transition through agency to SIL program

With education being a priority, the program expects the youth to participate in a structured day program. This program may be full time school of their choice (as available) or work or a combination of both. The program plan/goal will be selected in consideration of the youth’s wants, needs and capabilities.

Adverse Childhood Experiences Scoring Sheet is used to find each youths ACE Score. This tool allows us a brief look at past Grief, Loss and Trauma.

Transitioning-From-Care, Life Skills Assessment Tool (A Guide for Care Givers) and Casey Life Skills Assessment and Life Skills training using PAYA (Preparing Adolescents for Young Adulthood) tools help the youth to see what areas of their life need more support for them to grow and continue moving forward…

Youth are supported in the relationships that are important to them and to maintain their own culture and practice their religious or spiritual beliefs. Where appropriate, family involvement will be encouraged and outings in the community are supported and encouraged.

The program will follow nutritional standards in accordance with the Canada Food Guide and will respect cultural and religious dietary practices. The youth share responsibility for food selection and preparation under the supervision of staff. All staff are aware of Canada’s Food Guide: First Nations, Inuit, and Métis

In cooperation with the youth and their caseworker the program provides for the development of Individual Service Goals according to his/her Strengths, Needs, Abilities, and Preferences which will include interaction with community of origin and with their Elders.

The youth’s progress in their goals will be monitored and evaluated on an ongoing basis through monthly reports and quarterly evaluations and the youth’s personal goals are reviewed quarterly.

Adverse Childhood Experiences Scoring Sheet is used to find each youths ACE Score. This tool allows us a brief look at past Grief, Loss and Trauma.

The youth’s progress in their goals will be monitored and evaluated on an ongoing basis through monthly reports and quarterly evaluations and the youth’s personal goals are reviewed quarterly.

Community Group Care – Hope, Faith & Prosperity Homes

How do you know where you belong if you do not know where you come from?

One of the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation calls to action, called upon the federal, provincial, territorial, and Aboriginal governments to commit to reducing the number of Aboriginal children in care by: Providing adequate resources to enable Aboriginal communities and child-welfare organizations to keep Aboriginal families together where it is safe to do so, and to keep children in culturally appropriate environments, regardless of where they reside.

Changes For Hope offers a community care home for children with neurodiversity

Our Courage House for children with neurodiversity focuses on providing specialized care, support, and accommodations tailored to the unique needs of neurodiverse children. Neurodiversity refers to the different ways in which the brain works, including conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. Our home ensures that each child’s individuality is embraced, and that they receive personalized care to thrive emotionally, physically, spiritually and socially.

Ages 16+ till 22

Our SIL Program takes clients from the ages of 16 till the age of 22. In this program it is mandatory for the youth to participate in a progressive day program. This program may be full time school or work or a combination of both. The program plan/goal will be selected in consideration of the youth’s wants, needs and capabilities. Required support will be based on the individual needs and CFH can provide Life Skills learning to fit the client’s schedules after their education program or their work hours.