Stages – Nanaimo & Duncan

Stages is a program centered around increasing access for families whose children are currently not in their care. Parents progress through various stages and complete tasks personalized to their needs. Support occurs in the family home where parents work alongside our staff. Areas of focus include routines, limits, consequences, family structure, safety, nurturing a positive relationship, and community-connectedness.

Family Support Program (FSP) – Nanaimo & Duncan

The family support program is a 4-6 week goal-oriented program aimed at supporting parents in overcoming a current “road block” which is causing the family stress. The program is voluntary, and so we do with, not for, as we aim to support parents by learning alongside them and providing them with tools to support their family. 10 hours of support per week is offered, and the majority of this time will occur within the family home. At least one sober caregiver is required for this program. Areas of focus include routines, limits, consequences, family structure, safety, nurturing a positive relationship, and community-connectedness.

Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) – Nanaimo & Duncan

IFSS provides a three month intensive involvement with a family that is significantly at risk of having a member (or members) removed, or a family that is having members newly returned to their care.  In this program, we work with families in their homes to assist in teaching family members how to safely and successfully meet the needs of its members.

Initial goals are specified by the Social Worker, and we incorporate them into the goals the family has.  This is accomplished by hands-on training, discussion, and the creation of a positive support network.  The program provides 20 hours per week of direct contact with the family during the first month, 10 hours per week during the second month, and 5 hours per week during the third month in the program.  The days and times vary based on the family’s life and schedule, and we provide 24 hour on call services.  It is a voluntary program and areas of program focus are routines, limits, consequences, family structure, safety, nurturing a positive relationship, and community-connectedness.

Supported Access Program (SAP) – Nanaimo

Supported Access Program, or SAP, is for parents whose children are in care. The primary goal of this program is to provide a happy, safe, and healthy environment for parents to spend time with their children. Visit’s take place at our office or locations approved by a social worker. Program time is usually broken down into two two-hour visits per week.

Out-of-Care Support (OCS) – Nanaimo & Duncan

This program offers support to caregivers with out of care agreements (EFP, 54.01, 41.1(b) agreements). Assists caregivers in finding strategies and tools to aid in behaviours, paperwork, school, challenges, boundaries with biological parents. The program also provides opportunities to connect caregivers with community resources as well as both cultural and family connections.  The duration of this program is determined by the needs of the family. OCS referrals do not require a waitlist and all referrals come from the Out of Care Resource social worker. There is no waitlist for this program.

Assisted Living Program (ALP) – Nanaimo & Duncan

N.I.C Supports youth with complex medical needs by providing 24hr care in our homes. The program staff are focused on supporting the needs of the children in our care. These needs include but are not limited to healthy development, community connection, cultural connection, autonomy, play, and social-emotional development. The ALP program utilizes a comprehensive team of professionals to best support our children and youth.

Medical Family Support, Respite Program – Nanaimo

Our Medical Family Support (Respite) Program offers support to families who have children in their care with medical complexities. The purpose of this program is to provide primary caregivers with respite from the day to day care of their children in our supported homes or theirs. Our respite program serves children under the age of 7 with complex medical needs. Support can take place in the family’s home or at our community location.