2011-2012 Annual Report - Sto:lo Nation

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communities to participate; and FOOD SKILLS FOR FAMILIES will take place alongside withthe nutrition tours.Health Support ServicesAboriginal Infant Development Program (AIDP)AIDP strives to ensure that all Aboriginal children will be raised in loving and safe homes;within healthy, supportive, caring communities that practice important cultural values andbeliefs. The program works closely with parents to support their children’s growth andprogress. AIDP professionals set goals based on the family’s strengths and prior knowledgeof childhood development.AIDP is a primarily home-based program that supports and encourages families to give theirchildren the best start in life, culture-focused and offer support for Aboriginal families andinfants who may be at risk or have developmental delays. Developmental screening andassessments are provided, and individual activity plans to promote the child’s healthydevelopment are agreed upon with the children’s family. Whether the family’s needs are bestmet in group programs, educational programs, or home visits; services are always accessibleand tailored to meet the individual circumstances of each family.ABBOTSFORD MISSION CHILLIWACKDISCHARGES# OF CLIENTSDISCHARGES# OF CLIENTSDISCHARGES# OF CLIENTSChart 11- AIDP CaseloadFY 2011-20123380 5 10 15 20 25 30 35172530The program had a total fiscal yearcaseload of 72 children out of which,14 or 19% have been discharged.Accomplishments for the year focusedon the transition of the AIDP from theFraser Valley Child DevelopmentCentre (FVCDC) to Stó:lô Nation. Acelebration was held on the Stó:lôgrounds on September 6, 2011 tohonour the transfer. Otheraccomplishments included the conductof the Better Beginnings Parentinggroups, Cultural Training, MotherGoose Training, AIDP/ASCD In-ServicePage 38 of 64
Training on AEPS, and regionalization of the AIDP to provide a visible presence of theservices in each region.The staff partnered withprofessionalsandorganizations in the FraserRegion, namely: Fraser ValleyCDC Screening Committeewhich host meetings inclusiveof Chilliwack Health UnitSpeech and Language;Aboriginal Child and YouthMental Health; Paediatricians;Occupational Therapists;Children and Youth withSpecial Needs–ChilliwackCommunity Services; FraserHealth; Stó:lô Nation HealthServices; Mission Child andYouth Mental Health; Abbotsford CDC; Abbotsford Community Services; AboriginalEducation Center; Mission Indian Friendship Center; School Districts; and Churches ofdifferent denominations.Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program (ASCDP)Aboriginal Supported Child Development (ASCD) is designed to specifically meet the needsof children who require additional support. ASCD Programs are developed with culturalvalues, beliefs and traditions in mind. The Stó:lō Nation ASCD Program works in partnershipwith families and child care providers in the Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Mission areas.The ASCD program provides culturallyappropriate support services to childrenwith special needs, specifically:physical; cognitive; communicative;social; emotional; and behavioural.Children receiving services must beattending preschool, after school care,or a Head Start Program. Support isprovided in daycares or in homes (forexceptional circumstances), and includethe following services:1. Assistance finding childcare;2. Support and consultation with families and childcare programs;3. Individual planning;4. Extra staffing support if needed in childcare setting;5. Training and support for families and childcare providers;6. Assistance accessing other community resources;Page 39 of 64
Page 4 and 5: Message from the Executive Director
Page 6 and 7: Executive SummaryThe Stó:lō Natio
Page 8 and 9: Highlights ofAccomplishmentsCharts
Page 10 and 11: Lateral Violence WorkshopStó:lō N
Page 12 and 13: Community Development Program (CDD)
Page 14 and 15: Education ServicesA:lmelhawtxw Earl
Page 16 and 17: Mission Aboriginal Family PlaceThe
Page 18 and 19: FY 2011-2012 was a challenging year
Page 20 and 21: Presently there are 3 WOP projects
Page 22 and 23: Finance and Administration Services
Page 24 and 25: Personnel ServicesChart 4- Sto:lo N
Page 26 and 27: Central Administrative Support Serv
Page 28 and 29: Other highlights for the year’s a
Page 30 and 31: Essential Skills in the Workplace,
Page 32 and 33: Stó: lō Health Services Committee
Page 34 and 35: have regional meetings with their m
Page 37 and 38: immunization campaign against pertu
Page 39: WorkshopsA total of 222 people atte
Page 43 and 44: Addictions Prevention CounsellingAd
Page 45 and 46: communities. ASCIRT will work to pr
Page 47 and 48: This program is administered at the
Page 49 and 50: Home Care nursing services include
Page 51 and 52: There were several success stories
Page 53 and 54: Stó:lô Elders Lodge (SEL)The Elde
Page 55 and 56: Sto:lo Research and Resource Manage
Page 57 and 58: Images from the Field-Heritage Mana
Page 59 and 60: Library Technicians published an ar
Page 61 and 62: Classification LevelIn terms of the
Page 63 and 64: 20074 2Chart 32-Annual Breakdown by
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