Childcare and parenting in Calgary, Alberta
Siksika Children's Services - Kinship Care
Offered by Siksika Children's Services
132 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1J5
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
- Where
- 132 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1J5
- How to reach
- (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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