Child and Youth Connections
The Child and Youth Connections program strives to create positive permanent connections for Indigenous children in care, to their parents, siblings, extended families and cultural communities.
Funded by the Ministry of Child and Family Development
The Child and Youth Connections Program supports Indigenous children and youth to make valuable familial, cultural, community, and peer connections while supporting youth on their journey towards independence.
- Kim Mapson, Manager of Community Programs and Family Services
- Phone: 604-209-1167
- Email: kmapson@comservice.bc.ca
Child and Youth Connections
Individual referral services/supports offered:
Cultural Safety Agreement (which can include genograms, exploration of family, connection to Aboriginal community and cultural connections) and Youth Independence Transition supports (which can include youth transition plans, life skills assistance, support to locate housing, and connecting youth to community resources and supports).
Location and Contact Information:
Community Services, 22768 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge BC, V2X
Contacts: Kim Mapson
Children’s Connection Group
Cultural/social group for children 7-12. Children meet to socialize, make new friends, share a meal and learn different cultural teachings and traditions, including talking circle, smudging, drumming and crafting
2768 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge BC, V2X 4L2
Youth Group
Cultural/social group for youth ages 12-18. In conjunction with Fraser River Indigenous Society Youth Group, youth come together to hang out, engage in cultural activities and share some food. Outings are planned throughout the year.
The Club, 22768 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge BC, V2X
Contacts: Kim Mapson
“I love the games, fun crafts and all the yummy food”
– Child and Youth Connections Program youth participant
Child and Youth Connections Info
Indigenous children and youth who are either in MCFD care, Out of Care Options living arrangements or at risk of coming into care under the age of 19. Must reside in either Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. Referrals are accepted from MCFD social workers, school staff and other professionals.
Hours of services are flexible and adapted to meet the needs of the family.
For specific hours of the children and youth groups please see the Child and Youth Connections Calendars.
Free
22768 119th Avenue Maple Ridge BC V2X 4L2
Kim Mapson, Manager of Community Programs and Family Services
(cell) 604-209-1167
Email
kmapson@comservice.bc.ca