Mission Statement:

“To provide services and resources to protect children and preserve families in

   accordance with our ancestral beliefs, values and instructions.”

 

85 Hwy 8 West

Merritt, BC

V1K 0A7

Contact Information

Phone: 250-378-2771

Fax: 250-378-2799

Toll Free Number: (877) 378-2773

E-mail: midge@scwexmx.com

 

                                     Do you know of a child that is in need of protection from abuse or neglect?

                                            It is your responsibility under the Child and Family Community Services Act to report this.

                                            Its a free, confidential call and you can ensure your anonymity by doing so.

                                            You may be saving the life of a child.

 

Children's Helpline: 310-1234

 

You need not have details or proof prior to calling. But you will be asked for as much information about the concern as you can provide. This will include;

 

· Your name and phone number (although you may call anonymously if you prefer)

· relationship to child

· any immediate concerns about the child's safety;

· the location of the child;

· the child's age;

· information on the situation including all physical and behavioral indicators observed;

· information about the family, parents and alleged offenders;

· the nature of the child's disabilities, if any;

· the name of a key support person;

· other child(ren) who may be affected;

· information about other persons or agencies closely involved with the child and/or family;

· and any other relevant information concerning the child and/or family such as language and culture.

 

For more information, contact our office number and any staff member will be more then happy to make some time to come meet you where ever you are to discuss information and protection concerns. 

 

Current Events:

Operating under the Provincial Child, Family & Community Service Act, Scw’exmx Staff Perform:

 

· Case Management/Investigations

· Family Prevention Plans

· Resource Development

· Recruitment of Care Homes

· Referral Services

· Liaison With Bands & Staff

· Family Support Services

· Family Group Conference

· Traditional Support

· Elders—Liaison

· Guardianship

· BOD office at building

 

“The Child’s needs are above all

considerations

Cultural and traditional teachings

Are a priority for our

Nations.”

 

Services Available:

Board of Directors and Nicola Valley Chiefs Meeting:

 

The Board has arranged a meeting with the Chiefs of the Nicola Valley to follow up with recommendations from the Annual General Meeting.

 

Goal is to work on declaration for the society, and work plan for the future planning of Child Welfare.

The committee is working towards a preventative program and a more unique planning on ways to provide protection services.

 

For “Nation Building” we have to work with our communities.  We never lay blame we just move forward and make changes that will work for our programs and services. 

Questions we all  should ask are:

What will it take to move forward?

What can I do better?

What steps do we need to take to make changes that are needed?

 

1993 there is no mandate revision what is our mandate now?

The Nicola Chiefs are in favor of putting in “policy” that reflects good child welfare.  This will mean we now have to answer the question to what laws we talk about.  What community

 

Chiefs are now no longer leading the past but will Lead the future! 

 

Future planning and short/long term goals have been developed at the chiefs meeting.

 

Board of director appointed by Upper Nicola Band:

Fred  (Scotty) Holmes listening as the Chiefs Make recommendations and plan for the future.

Nicola Valley Chiefs meeting at the Tribal Office

Merritt, BC  December 18th, 2008

Elder of the Month:

 

Josie Saddleman

Upper Nicola Band Elder

 

Always has a smile and a

Story to share with any

One. 

 

Happy Valentine’s Josie

From Staff @ SCFS