Services
Ayas Men Men Child and Family Services Department
Department Description
Ayas Men Men Child and Family Services has a vision for strong healthy individuals and communities working together honoring our positive identity as First Nations families and to effectively manage our resources for the benefit of future generations.
Services Offered
Kelley McReynolds, Department Head
- Division 1: Case Management
Manager: Jolyne Conrad
- Division 2: Child & Youth Support
Manager: Jackie Gonzales
- Division 3: Administrative Services
Manager: Vera Wood
- Division 4: Family Program (So Sah Latch and Ayas Lam)
Manager: Diane Larsson Nehru
- Division 5: Income Assistance
Team Leader: Jennifer Smith
- Division 6: Prevention & Community Awareness
Manager: Linda George
Mission Statement
To achieve peace for all Squamish children, the Squamish Nation through Ayas Men Men Child & Family Services support the care, well being and safety while recognizing the strength and caregiving abilities of all Squamish families.
Programs
- Art Therapy
- Individual/ Family Therapy
- Mother Bear
- Aboriginal Headstart
- Pre/ Post Natal
- Family Intervention/ Prevention Programs
- Cultural Camps
- Girls and Boys Groups
Initiatives/ Projects
Developing and ensuring a strong fame work is in place to deliver community based programs and services for children and families driven by the voices and needs of our people.
Partnerships
- MCFD
- INAC
- Law Foundation
- CLBC
- VACFSS
- NSNH
- RCMP Liaisons
- Squamish Nation Health Department
- Squamish Nation Education Department
- Squamish Nation Recreation Department
- Stitsma Employment Centre
Ayas Men Men Child and Family Services Department Director: Kelley McReynolds
- Teen Violence
- Elders Abuse
- Child Abuse
- Prevention and Community Awareness - General Information
- Bullying Information
- Case Management Team - General Information
- Case Management Team - Guardianship Program
- North Vancouver So-Sah-Latch - General Information
- Pre-Post Natal Program
- Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program
- Speech and Language
- Aboriginal Home Instruction for Parents with Preschool Youngsters (Ages 3-5)
- Infant Development Program (Ages: Birth - 3 years)
Other community event items:
Elhtach Family Camp 2011 - Application