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

• Division 1: Family Therapy
  Team Leader: Jolyne Conrad
• Division 2: Case Management
  Social Workers: Liane Yourchik, Kathy Nahanee, Delhia Nahanee, Angela Boutilier
• Division 3: Child & Youth Support
  Team Leader: Jackie Gonzales
• Division 4: Administrative Services
  Team Leader Vera Wood
• Division 5: So Sah Latch Family House
  Team Leaders: Diane Larsson Nehru/ Kelly Baker
• Division 6: Income Assistance
  Team Leader: Karen Lewis
• Division 7: 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 (100KB PDF)
• Elders Abuse (100KB PDF)
• Child Abuse (100KB PDF)