Childcare and parenting in Calgary, Alberta
Siksika Children's Services - Kinship Care
Offered by Siksika Children's Services
In short
In Siksika culture, extended family stretches far beyond just grandparents or uncles and aunts. A Siksika kinship caregiver can be any person who has had a significant relationship with the child and their family.
- Hours
- 8:30a.m.12p.m., 14:30p.m M to F
- Who it is for
- Children, Youth, Families, Indigenous people, Young children; Youth, Indigenous, Family with children, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12), Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Safety from harm, Help raising my kids, Help for my family, My culture and roots
- Where
- 132 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1J5
- How to reach
- Contact through Siksika Children's Services: (403) 235-6893 · siksikaadmin@siksikanation.com · Website
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About this service
In Siksika culture, extended family stretches far beyond just grandparents or uncles and aunts. A Siksika kinship caregiver can be any person who has had a significant relationship with the child and their family.
Kinship care allows a Siksika child in care to stay with a person or family that they and their family already know and trust.
What are the benefits of kinship care?
Siksika Children's Services is a strong supporter of kinship care because of its many benefits for the child and their immediate family.
Some of these benefits include:
- the experience of familiarity and continuity for the child in care
- the child stays connected to their community and cultural values
- the child's parents can remain hopeful that they will stay connected to their child
When is it open?
Siksika Children's Services - Kinship Care is open 8:30a.m.12p.m., 14:30p.m M to F.
How do I get in touch?
Call (403) 235-6893, email siksikaadmin@siksikanation.com, or use the website.
Listed in Calgary, Alberta.
132 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1J5
132 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1J5Calgary, Alberta
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