Family Preservation
In-Community Prevention
For In-Community & Surrounding Area Families
Heather Lowe, Family Preservation and Urban prevention Team Lead
In Community and Surrounding Areas
Simpcw Band office, 7555 Dunn Lake Road, Chu Chua BC, V0E 1E0
Email: Heather.Lowe@Simpcw.com
Phone: 250.672.9995 Ext: 243
Support Services:
- Provide families in community support and guidance
- Give resources and help for parents to provide the safest home for their children
- Jordan's Principle application help and support
- Help with court requirements
- Help to maintain the family unit
- Advocate for families
- Attend all meetings for support
- Provide the least disruptive measures for children and their families (parents and/or caregivers)
Programs:
- TBD
Urban Prevention
For Northern BC, Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island Families
Tammy Dangtim
Family Preservation Worker
Lower Mainland/Vancouver Island Region
Tammy is based out of the New Westminster Office
Office hours: 8am-4pm, Monday – Friday
Address: #201-237 East Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC,
V3L 3W4, Canada
Please reach out to Tammy if you live in her region and have any questions about the services provided.
Email: Tammy.Dangtim@Simpcw.com
Phone: 250.318.9690
Kassidy Gervais
Family Preservation Worker
Kassidy is Métis and First Nations woman, she was born and raised in Prince George BC however her roots are in Western Saskatchewan. She has two wonderful daughters who keep her busy.
Office hours: please reach out to Kassidy by email to make an appointment.
Pease reach out to Kassidy if you are a member living in the Northern BC region and have any questions about the services provided.
Email: Kassidy.Gervais@Simpcw.com
Karla Green
Administrative Assistant
Karla is based out of the Chu Chua office.
Email: Karla.Green@Simpcw.com
Phone: 250.672.9995 Ext: 264
Support Services:
- Liasing with MCFD and attend court to support families and children who are in care.
- ·Supporting families leaving a domestic violence situation.
- ·Liasing with MCFD to support and assist youth in care in their transition to adulthood.
- Advocating with MCFD on behalf of families whose children are in care.
- Developing cultural support plans so that children in care, living away from community, will grow up knowing their Simpcw culture and traditions.
- ·Reuniting members with extended family.
- Supervising visitations.
- Home visits with a Simpcw Family Preservation Worker to discuss any support needs or issues
- Referrals to appropriate Simpcw department, community, governmental and ministry contracted services.
Programs:
- TBD