Advocacy – Assist families to navigate complex systems in order to obtain appropriate interventions and services within the community.
Education – Assist families with application forms and navigating funding sources. Families receive education support for their child(ren) when it is felt that their needs are not being met at school.
Family Reunification – Assist families with family reunification when child(ren) by mitigate risks and address the family’s unique presenting issues and risk factors which contributed to the child(ren) being placed outside of the family home.
Financial Security– Assist families find gainful employment, allocate funds appropriately, budget for current and future needs, and complete necessary application forms (ODSP/OW/Child Tax Benefits).
Harm Reduction – Assist families or individuals by providing education on safe-use and teach skills to lower or reduce use/intake and risk.
Housing Affordability– Assist families conduct housing searches, identifying community resources, assisting in completing applications, accompanying families to appointments and advocating on their behalf.
Housing Maintenance– Assist families organize, participating in cleaning/repairing the home, teaching home maintenance/repair skills and helping develop home routines for upkeep routine.
Legal – Assist families or individuals by linking them to community resources, helping to obtain legal aid, transporting to court appearances, and advocating on their behalf.
Life Skills – Assist families by teaching effective communication strategies, conflict resolution, stress management, establishing routines, preparing healthy meals and problem-solving skills.
Obtaining Status – Assist families by identifying contacts, supporting necessary phone calls, accompanying to appointments and helping complete documentation.
Parenting Skills – Assist families learn how to manage challenging behaviors, establishing routines, identifying age appropriate milestones and establishing rules or expectations.
Referral Internal and External – Assist families by identifying community resources that address the family’s needs and referring the individual or family to appropriate program(s).
Self-Care – Assist families or individuals by focusing on the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual well-being of each family member. Family Well-Being Workers also help by educating families on the importance of self-care and identifying interests.
Substance Use – Assist families by providing education on effects of substance use, helping identify effective coping strategies, sharing information regarding treatment options, advocating and completing referrals.