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Family and Adult Programs - Campbell River

Abuse / Neglect, Disability Services, Family / Parenting, Legal, Services for Children, and Victim Services

Provided by Campbell River Family Services

Various programs for adults and families living in Campbell River.

The following services are offered:

Resource Enhancement Program: There are two Resource Enhancement Programs that provide services, including education and support to (1) approved Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) caregivers (i.e.: foster Homes) and ; (2) families caring for children and youth related to the caregiver. Access by referral from the Ministry of Children & Family Development only.
Children & Youth with Special Needs (CYSN) Behavioural Consultant Program: Provides services for families and caregivers with children and youth with special needs to address identified behaviours through comprehensive functional assessments, developing behaviour support plans, and providing a range of support, training, and consultation services. The program utilizes an outreach, community based, family centered service delivery approach to support familes to reduce, and replace challenging behaviours and improve functioning of the child/youth in the home, school, social and community settings. Access through referral from Ministry of Children & Family Development.
Community Based Victim Service Program: Provides support to survivors of violence in relationships, sexual assault, criminal harassment, child abuse/assault, and other forms of family or sexualized violence. They provide criminal justice information and support, safety planning, information and referrals, and emotional and practical support.
Early Childhood Behaviour Consultant: The Early Childhood Behaviour Consultant Program provides clinical services including assessment, therapeutic intervention, case management and consultation to parents and caregivers of children between the ages of 2 and 7 who present with severe social, emotional or behavioural challenges or have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Access by referral from Child & Youth Mental Health, Pediatrician, School Psychologist, Sunrise Resources, Public Health Nurse, Supported Child Development or Infant Development Program.
Family Supervision Program: Provides opportunities for children to safely visit with their families and provides direct outreach family support to reduce risk. Services also assist children in transitioning from one placement to another, as well as providing child care, behaviour management and life skills. Access through referral from Ministry of Children & Family Development.
Family Support Program: Provides outreach support to families who require intensive support in one or more areas of functioning. Services are mostly provided in the family's home and may include self-sufficiency skill building, crisis intervention and mentoring. Access through referral from Ministry of Children & Family Development.
Booster Program: Provides short-term (1 to 2 sessions) support services to families who have received services through the “Family Support Program”. Families who receive services in the Family Support Program are identified as high risk and are provided the intensive support they need to stay together and care for their children in their homes and their community. Services include support, self-sufficiency building skills, crisis intervention, referrals to other community services and advocacy.
Parenting Skills Program: Designed to help children and youth succeed through strengthening families by teaching positive parenting skills, building effective family management and increasing positive family communication. The parent-focused, group-based program teaches parenting skills in a group setting, using video-based examples, power point presentations, role playing and group discussions. They focus on building parents’ skills in encouraging positive behaviours, being positively involved with their children and effectively and consistently handling problem behaviours.