In-Home Support
Culturally Rooted Care That Comes to You
At Indigenous Youth Services, we believe that the most impactful care happens in the spaces where youth live, grow, and feel most connected. Our In-Home Support Services are designed to provide families with consistent, culturally aligned care—delivered directly in the home—where trust can grow, healing can happen, and progress can take root.
We offer a comprehensive range of in-home services that include:
Behavioral Support – Addressing emotional regulation, challenging behaviors, and developmental needs through trauma-informed and culturally responsive strategies.
Personal Care Support – Providing assistance with daily living activities while preserving dignity, autonomy, and cultural context.
Respite Services – Giving caregivers space to rest and restore, knowing their loved one is in the hands of trusted, qualified professionals.
Every support plan is tailored to the needs, goals, and strengths of each family. Our staff are carefully trained to understand not just clinical or behavioral needs, but the deeper cultural, relational, and historical factors that shape a young person’s life. We work in close collaboration with caregivers, community supports, and service teams to ensure continuity of care and long-term success.
This is not a one-size-fits-all model. Our supports are flexible, grounded in respect, and designed to adapt to each family’s rhythm—offering guidance without disruption, care without compromise, and presence without pressure.
Behavioral Support
At Indigenous Youth Services (IYS), we recognize the profound harm caused by traditional mental health models, such as group homes and treatment facilities, which often separate Indigenous youth from their families and communities. This disconnection can erode emotional well-being, cultural identity, and the ability to build healthy relationships. Our mission is to prevent this separation by delivering culturally sensitive, in-home care that fosters healing, resilience, and growth within the youth’s own environment.
In-Home Behavioral Support
To protect these vital connections, IYS provides In-Home Support programs that bring personalized, professional care directly into the homes of Indigenous youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs. Rooted in evidence-based practices, our approach targets the underlying causes of challenges, promoting lasting, positive change while keeping families together. We emphasize:
- Cultural Sensitivity: Strengthening ties to Indigenous heritage and community.
- Personalized Care: Customizing support to each youth’s unique circumstances.
- Evidence-Based Practices: Applying proven methods for meaningful outcomes.
- Holistic Support: Addressing emotional, behavioral, and social needs comprehensively.
- Resilience and Empowerment: Building skills and confidence for youth and families to thrive.
Levels of Care
Our In-Home Support programs are tailored into three distinct levels, each designed to meet the diverse needs of Indigenous youth and their families:
- Early Support: For youth with mild to moderate needs, we offer 6-15 hours of weekly intervention, including counseling and life skills training, to address issues early and prevent escalation.
- High-Risk Intervention: For youth displaying high-risk behaviors, we provide 16-35 hours of personalized support per week, incorporating intensive counseling, behavioral interventions, and crisis management to stabilize and empower.
- Placement Deference: For youth at risk of placement in group homes, we deliver 12-24 hours of daily support, focusing on behavioral strategies and daily living skills to maintain stability at home.
With a flexible staffing model—offering 1:1, 2:1, or 3:1 ratios based on need—our programs adapt to provide the right level of care, bridging the divide between traditional facility-based treatment and outpatient services.
Lasting Impact
Our In-Home Support programs are designed to empower families and provide them with the resources and tools necessary to create a stable and nurturing home environment for their children. By providing support directly in the home, we can work closely with families to develop effective care plans that meet their unique needs and circumstances.
We believe that our In-Home Support programs are the key to preventing Indigenous youth from being removed from their homes and communities for traditional mental health support. By providing personalized, evidence-based care directly in the home, we can promote positive change and empower families to create a healthy and supportive environment for their children to thrive.
Results-Focused
We provide customized care plans that reflect each youth’s distinct social, medical, behavioral, and emotional histories. By accounting for their unique response patterns, we ensure that our interventions are both effective and meaningful. Our commitment to excellence drives us to integrate:
- Individualized support: Personalized structuring that meets each youth where they are.
- Cultural sensitivity: Interventions rooted in respect for Indigenous heritage.
- Evidence-based methods: Leading-edge strategies proven to deliver results.
Each youth receives a personalized care plan meticulously designed to address their specific needs. These plans target the underlying factors contributing to their challenges—social, behavioral, or emotional—while promoting:
- Healing: Addressing root causes to support recovery.
- Growth: Encouraging personal development and resilience.
- Lifelong well-being: Equipping youth with tools to thrive.
At the core of our work is therapeutic rapport building. We create a supportive environment where youth feel valued and understood, fostering trust that is essential for their engagement. By identifying and emphasizing individual strengths and motivational factors, we craft support plans that inspire youth to invest in their own success, addressing immediate challenges while promoting long-term growth.
Each care plan is not static; it may evolve with frequent reviews and adjustments to meet changing needs, ensuring that our plans remain effective and responsive over time.
Models
Therapeutic Pyramid
Therapeutic Pyramid
Therapeutic Pyramid
1. In-Depth Client Cultural, Social, Medical, and Behavioral History Review
This initial step involves a detailed review of the youth’s cultural roots, social context, medical background, and behavioral history. It ensures support is built on a deep, culturally informed understanding of their unique experiences.
2. Casual Conversation / Rapport Building
Through relaxed, open dialogue, this level fosters trust and connection. It creates a safe, welcoming space where the youth feels comfortable sharing, symbolizing trust-building through casual interaction.
3. Client-Led Chronological Life History
The youth takes the lead in recounting their life story, reflecting on key experiences at their own pace. This process empowers them to shape their narrative and highlights moments that define their journey.
4. Explore Generational and Individual Past Trauma and Instability
This step examines both personal hardships and generational trauma within Indigenous communities. It seeks to understand how these challenges impact the youth’s present emotional and behavioral state.
5. Unveil Fundamental Elements of Client Emotional/Behavioural Response Scaffolding
By analyzing the youth’s emotional and behavioral patterns, this level uncovers the core structures behind their responses. It provides insight into how they cope with stress and trauma.
6. Youth Treatment Engagement Motivation Measurement
This stage evaluates the youth’s willingness and motivation to engage in treatment. It ensures the support plan aligns with their personal readiness, encouraging active participation in their healing.
7. Collaborate in Formation of Targeted Intervention Plan
Here, the youth, their family, and support team jointly craft a tailored intervention plan. This collaborative effort ensures the plan is culturally relevant and addresses the youth’s specific needs.
8. Foster Cultural Growth, Knowledge, and Connectivity
The final step strengthens the youth’s ties to their Indigenous heritage through cultural learning and community connection. It promotes healing and a sense of identity and belonging.
A.I.M Model
Therapeutic Pyramid
Therapeutic Pyramid
The A.I.M Analysis and Intervention Model takes an objective approach to understanding the emotional and behavioral complexities of youth in order to uncover the foundational causal factors that contribute to their challenges. The event is distinguished into the Action, Intention, and Motivational factors.
Action - Objective action and stabilization: This factor focuses on the observable behavior of the youth and their response to specific situations. For example, a youth may exhibit aggression towards their peers in school.
Intention - Desired outcome of the action: This factor delves into the intentions behind the youth's behavior. For instance, the youth may want to assert dominance over their peers and establish a sense of power.
Motivation - Foundational factors underlying motivation for intended action outcome: This factor explores the underlying emotional and psychological factors driving the youth's behavior. In this case, the youth may feel insecure and powerless in their home environment, leading them to seek control and power in other areas of their life.
By using the A.I.M Analysis and Intervention Model, our clinical team can develop targeted intervention strategies that address the root causes of the youth's behavior. Through evidence-based practices, we can help the youth learn healthy coping mechanisms, regulate their emotions, and develop positive relationships with their peers and family members. Our goal is to empower the youth with the tools they need to become happy, healthy, and successful members of their community.
Personal Care Supports
Fostering Independence
Respite care clients with physical or developmental disabilities or chronic illnesses. This program provides individualized care plans that address each child’s unique needs. Supportive supervision ensures safety and security for all participants. Flexible scheduling options allow for supports any time during the week.
Physical Health & Personal Support: We have a strong team of experienced Personal Support Workers (PSWs), Developmental Support Workers, and Registered Nurses dedicated to providing professional, compassionate, and individualized in-home support. Our diverse team of experts have training and experience accommodating a wide range of mental, physical and developmental conditions including but not limited to Alzheimer's and dementia care, Parkinson's care, traumatic brain injury care, spinal cord injury care, diabetes care, and palliative care. We provide assistance with personal care, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, and support with activities of daily living, including meal preparation, medication management, and mobility assistance. Our team also offers skilled nursing services, including wound care, medication administration, and chronic disease management. We strive to promote physical health and well-being, while also providing emotional support to our clients and their families. Our diverse team of experts have training and experience accommodating a wide range of mental, physical and developmental conditions including:
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Cerebral palsy
- Down syndrome
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Parkinson's disease
- Spinal cord injuries
Social & Recreational Support: We understand the importance of socialization and recreation in enhancing quality of life. Our team provides support in organizing and participating in social activities, such as attending community events, joining social clubs, and engaging in hobbies and interests. We also facilitate opportunities for our clients to connect with others and build meaningful relationships.
Behavioral & Mental Health Support: Our team includes certified behavioral therapists and mental health professionals who provide support to individuals with mental health and behavioral challenges. We use evidence-based approaches to develop individualized care plans that address each client's unique needs, promoting emotional and behavioral well-being.
Cultural Inclusivity & Community Engagement: We prioritize cultural inclusivity and community engagement in all our services. We understand the importance of respecting and honoring cultural traditions, and strive to provide culturally appropriate care and support to our clients. Our team works closely with indigenous communities to understand their needs and incorporate their cultural values into our programming. We also promote community engagement by encouraging our clients to participate in cultural events and activities that celebrate indigenous traditions and foster a sense of community and belonging.
Daily Living Care Plans: Our team will assist in completion of daily living activities such as personal hygiene, cooking/meal preparation, feeding, light housekeeping, medication administration, appointment tracking and more. We strive to provide clients with companionship and support through therapeutic conversations, board games, walks, and other activities based on individual client interests. Our goal is to help clients maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes.
Respite
At Indigenous Youth Services, we understand that every individual has unique needs and deserves personalized support to thrive. That’s why we offer professional one-on-one personal care tailored to the specific requirements of our clients and their families. Our programs are designed to foster essential life skills, provide compassionate assistance, and promote self-care and independence in a culturally inclusive environment.
Our Personal Care Services
Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality personal care in the comfort of our clients’ homes. We focus on supporting daily living activities, including:
Bathing and grooming: Helping clients feel refreshed and confident.
Dressing: Assisting with clothing choices and comfort.
Mobility: Supporting safe movement and physical well-being.
Emotional support and companionship: Creating a nurturing space to build confidence and connection. By providing this assistance, we ensure each client feels secure, respected, and empowered to manage their daily routines.
A Holistic Approach
We believe personal care goes beyond physical assistance—it’s about fostering dignity, respect, and emotional well-being. Our holistic approach addresses both the practical and emotional needs of our clients, while also offering much-needed relief for their families. By delivering care in the home, we maintain a familiar and comforting environment, which is especially vital for Indigenous youth and their cultural well-being.
Commitment to Empowerment
At Indigenous Youth Services, we are committed to empowering every individual to reach their full potential. Through personalized, culturally sensitive care, we strive to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of our clients and their communities. Our goal is to help clients develop self-care skills and independence, ensuring they thrive in a supportive and inclusive setting.
We take pride in offering professional, individualized care that honors the uniqueness of each client, providing both practical support and a foundation for growth.