Family Support Services in New Brunwsick

We understand that accessing essential services can be a challenge for many families. Our transportation services provide safe and reliable transportation for children, youth, and families to appointments, activities, and other important destinations in Fredericton & surrounding areas throughout New Brunswick. We prioritize the safety and comfort of our passengers, ensuring they arrive on time and stress-free. All of our staff receive Car Seat Safety Training from a registered Car Seat Technician.

For children and youth with complex needs, finding the right placement is crucial. Our specialized placement services work work to provide a stable and supportive environment for individuals in our care.  During Specialised Placements, clients work with a team of Specialised Community Support Workers who are dedicated to their case, on a 24/7 basis. We work closely with the client, service providers, and behaviour interventionists to ensure the highest quality of care and support. Our Personalised Placements provide:

Our Specialized Placements provide:

• Client-centered environment with ongoing, daily support that is specific to the client’s needs
• Crisis intervention
• Supervision and ensured personal safety
• Teaching and development of basic life skills
• Transportation and community outings
• 24/7 care

Raising children and teenagers can be a rewarding, yet challenging journey. Our parent coaching program offers a safe and supportive space for parents and caregivers to navigate the complexities of parenting. Through personalized guidance and evidence-based strategies, we help you develop effective communication skills, strengthen your bond with your child, and address behavioral challenges. Whether you're seeking support with everyday parenting concerns or navigating more complex issues, our experienced staff members are here to listen, offer practical solutions, and empower you to create a nurturing and positive home environment.

Parent Coaches work directly with parents and their children to:

• Teach skill development and create learning opportunities for parents with children with exceptionalities and behavioural issues using ABA techniques
• Create learning opportunities for parents to hone their skills though modeling the appropriate reaction or skill in specific high-stress situations
• Develop and improve communication skills between parents and their children
• Offer psychosocial services to parents and their children
• Create benchmark success points to track progress

Our mentoring program connects young people with Family Support Workers within their community who can offer guidance, support, and encouragement. Through positive role modeling and meaningful interactions, mentors help youth develop self-esteem, build life skills, and discover their passions. We carefully match mentors and mentees based on shared interests and goals, creating lasting relationships that empower young people to thrive.

During mentoring, our Family Support Workers work with children and youth with exceptionalities to:

• Teach life skills
• Provide guidance
• Create goals to help each child or youth develop and achieve success.

We understand that separation or divorce can be a difficult time for families, especially for children. Our supervised access and exchange services provide a neutral and secure environment for children to maintain healthy relationships with both parents. Our trained staff supervise visits and facilitate safe exchanges, ensuring the well-being and emotional safety of all involved. We strive to minimize stress and conflict, allowing children to focus on building positive connections with their loved ones.

Supervised Access & Exchange is conducted by a trained and neutral Family Support Worker who provides supervision of access between children and a parent or relative. During Supervised Access & Exchange, Family Support Workers work to provide:

• A safe, neutral, and child-focused setting for visits or exchanges between children and family members
• Adequate supervision of children and all parties who have access to them during the exchange
• Transportation to and from the visit
• Foster Parent Forms to corroborate that adequate care was administered to children during the visit
• Intervention if needed
• Observation-based reports if requested.

Understanding your child's behavior in their natural environment is key to developing effective interventions. Our in-home observations provide a comprehensive assessment of your child's strengths, challenges, and interactions within their home setting. Our skilled professionals gather valuable information through observation and interaction, helping you understand your child's needs and develop strategies to support their growth and development.

Our In-Home Observations work to:

• Provide random check-ins to ensure the safety and well-being of all those living in a private residence
• Observation-based reports if requested

Parenting is a demanding role, and sometimes you need a break to recharge and focus on your own well-being. Our childcare and respite services provide temporary relief for parents and caregivers, offering a safe and nurturing environment for children with diverse needs. Our experienced staff engages children in fun and educational activities, giving you peace of mind knowing your child is well-cared for while you take time for yourself.

Our childcare and respite services work to provide families with:

• Short-term or long-term childcare or respite
• Support for parents of a high-needs child
• Adequate, child-focused care at all times
• Shift reports by request

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