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Mission Statement: “To provide services and resources to protect children and preserve families in accordance with our ancestral beliefs, values and instructions.”
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85 Hwy 8 West Merritt, BC V1K 0A7 |
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Contact Information |
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Phone: 250-378-2771 Fax: 250-378-2799 Toll Free Number: (877) 378-2773 E-mail: midge@scwexmx.com
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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Board of director appointed by Upper Nicola Band: Fred (Scotty) Holmes listening as the Chiefs Make recommendations and plan for the future. |
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Nicola Valley Chiefs meeting at the Tribal Office Merritt, BC December 18th, 2008 |


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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 |
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Happy New Year—all community Members of the Nicola Valley |
Jan 22/09 Went to a Health Gov. Meeting at Kamloops Best Western |
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Jan 7/09—Practicum 3rd year Students from NVIT join our agency for learning and work experience |
Jan 28/09—Board of Director Meeting Jan 28/09—ICM meeting at SCFS
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Jan 7/09—MCFD Merritt, Ashcroft, Lytton and SCFS join together to train on file transfer. |
Jan 29—Recognition of two hard working staff members: Kirby James and Verna Moses |
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Jan 12/09—Case Review Child Protection Team sit down to ensure all plans are in place and followed. |
Jan 30/09—Practicum Students presenting their view of Child Welfare |
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Jan 20/09—Meeting with Lower Nicola Band on outstanding invoices |
Feb 2-6—MIS Training for all new staff members. C-3 to C-6 |
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Feb 4,5/09—Kirby sent to Sarg meeting and MIS |
Feb 2-13/09—E.D. working on SCFS Work plan for 2009/2010 |
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Feb 9/09—Staff meeting—guests ISET team, and Early Child Hood |
Feb 10/11—RCMP Crime Prevention at the Civic Center |
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Feb 12—Collaborative Practice 9am—4:30pm—Kamloops |
February 13—Mediation Team plan how to incorporate Culture into program |
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Feb 18—Next BOD meeting at SCFS |
Feb 24—Regional Meeting Kamloops |