Kids in Care

The In-Person Support Program provides one-to-one, customized care for Indigenous youth placed in foster or group homes. Youth receive anywhere from 6 to 40 hours of weekly support, based on their individual needs, care goals, and the limitations of their current placement. These services are delivered in-home, in the community, and wherever healing opportunities can be found — in nature, in ceremony, at community gatherings, or over shared meals and quiet conversations.

Our program is rooted in relational consistency, cultural identity, and therapeutic care, ensuring that every young person feels seen, supported, and valued.

Many Indigenous youths in care have been disconnected from their families, communities, and cultural identities. Our support staff create space for reconnection through traditional teachings, language exposure, Elder guidance, and engagement in land-based practices. We attend powwows, ceremonies, and cultural events together. We walk in the forest, gather medicines, cook traditional meals, and tell stories passed down through generations. These are not extras — they are essential elements of identity restoration and personal empowerment.

At the core of our behavioral framework is the A.I.M. Model, which stands for Action, Intention, and Motivation. Rather than reacting to behaviors, we work to understand:

Action — What did the youth do?

Intention — What was the purpose behind the behavior?

Motivation — What deeper unmet need or emotional state fueled the behavior?

By teaching our staff and youth to view behavior through the A.I.M. lens, we shift away from blame and compliance models and move toward insight, relational repair, and long-term growth. This model helps us identify root causes, create culturally aligned interventions, and support sustainable behavioral change.

Many of the youth we serve have experienced trauma, loss, and systemic disruption. Our staff are trained in trauma-informed practices that help youth name their emotions, regulate responses, and navigate conflict. We don’t manage behavior, we support healing by building emotional literacy, trust, and a sense of safety in relationships.

We bring youth into their communities with intention and purpose. Whether we are attending a cultural gathering, going for a walk on the land, visiting a local mentor, or simply sharing a meal, these everyday activities are opportunities for growth, inclusion, and belonging. We guide youth in real-world experiences that increase confidence, build social competence, and reinforce community connection.

Youth in care often miss out on essential developmental experiences. We help bridge that gap by offering support in areas such as budgeting, cooking, hygiene, academic engagement, job readiness, and digital literacy. Every session is a step toward confidence, independence, and long-term stability.