Reconnecting with family gives a child or youth the chance for a loving environment and support to make connections with their loved ones and community. Needs are based on the child and family/caregivers, and decrease as needed. 

• for children or youth
• options to live with family at home, be reconnected with family or an alternative home situation (care provider)
• case manager support

Care Provider (CP) Model

Working from an attachment-focused, trauma-informed philosophy, care providers (formerly known as foster parents) provide children and youth with supports that promote meaningful connections to their family, culture, and home community. 

• for children or youth
• a 24/7 alternative home situation
• case manager support

Family Supports (FS)

Walking alongside families, FS assists in building capacity and strengthening self-reliance. The program assists with identifying goals and developing a plan for success. The CHS clinical team, support workers, FS case manger(s) and the families work together to identify the needed supports.

• for children or youth
• works with families where they are at
• connects families to a network of supports and resources
• case manager support

Coming in 2027
Family Connections Bridge

This program provides therapeutic out-of-home stays for children with disabilities who live with families that require CFS assistance to meet the high demands of the children’s needs. The Bridge team engages with and supports families in the development of skills to manage complex needs and associated challenges. There are two models for therapeutic stays in accessible homes:

• a short-term stay to allow families time and space to maintain their well-being and continue providing the best care for their child at home
• a longer-term stay in a partnership where parents are involved in everyday life while they figure out solutions for barriers for their children to live at home full time with the family

For youth nearing age 18, Bridge assists families and youth navigate the transition to adulthood. Families remain active decision makers in their children’s care.