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