In-Home Support
Support Catered to You
At Indigenous Youth Services (IYS), we believe that every individual deserves care that recognizes their story, their strengths, and their connection to family, community, and culture. Our support services are built to meet each person where they are, offering compassionate, individualized, and culturally grounded assistance that strengthens independence and well-being within the comfort of home.
Our Support Catered to You program provides comprehensive, in-home and community-based care designed for youth and families experiencing complex needs related to behavioral, developmental, physical, or emotional challenges. Each plan is created in collaboration with the youth, family, and community supports to ensure care reflects cultural identity, promotes healing, and builds capacity for long-term stability.
Fostering Independence and Empowerment
We understand that independence is not simply about doing things alone, but about having the confidence, support, and connection needed to thrive. Our supports are designed to encourage autonomy, strengthen family bonds, and build skills that promote daily success.
Our respite and in-home care services are available to youth and families living with physical or developmental disabilities, chronic illnesses, or other challenges requiring consistent, individualized support. Each care plan is customized to address the unique emotional, behavioral, and physical needs of the individual, ensuring safety, dignity, and trust in every interaction.
Supportive supervision is an integral part of our approach, ensuring a secure and nurturing environment that balances independence with guidance. With flexible scheduling available throughout the week, we make care accessible, reliable, and responsive to the needs of both youth and families.
Social and Recreational Support
Connection and participation are essential for emotional and social wellness. At Indigenous Youth Services, we recognize the importance of nurturing relationships, building confidence, and creating moments of joy and meaning in daily life.
We facilitate social and recreational opportunities that help youth and families reconnect with community, culture, and shared experiences. Whether through cultural gatherings, community events, art and land-based activities, or one-on-one mentorship, we help participants engage with their interests, reconnect with their identities, and develop positive social connections.
These experiences not only enrich daily life but also foster emotional stability, self-expression, and cultural pride. By supporting participation in traditional practices, local programs, and recreational outings, we promote healing through inclusion, connection, and belonging.
Daily Living and Life Skills Development
Our supports are designed to make everyday life both manageable and meaningful. We assist with personal care and daily living activities such as hygiene, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and organization. However, our focus extends far beyond task completion.
Each interaction is an opportunity to build skills, confidence, and self-reliance. We use a coaching-based approach that encourages youth to participate actively in their routines, develop problem-solving abilities, and learn skills for independent living.
Activities may include:
- Cooking and meal planning
- Budgeting and time management
- Housekeeping and organization
- Personal care and wellness routines
- Engagement through conversation, games, outdoor walks, and storytelling
We also incorporate therapeutic conversation and mentorship into everyday moments, promoting emotional awareness, goal setting, and self-understanding.
Commitment to Culturally Rooted Care
Every aspect of our service is informed by Indigenous perspectives on health, healing, and community. We collaborate with Elders, cultural practitioners, and local knowledge keepers to ensure that care remains rooted in cultural safety and respect.
Our approach blends evidence-based behavioral and clinical practices with Indigenous frameworks of wellness, emphasizing balance, identity, and collective support. This ensures that care is not only effective but also restorative, empowering, and culturally meaningful.
Our ultimate goal is to help youth and families achieve stability, independence, and fulfillment within the home and community, while remaining connected to their heritage and identity. Through consistent care, compassion, and collaboration, we help create environments where wellness, belonging, and self-determination can thrive.