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The Family Support Program recognizes that families, for a variety of reasons, require support from time to time as they attempt to navigate through many life challenges compounded by the demands of parenting. We work alongside the family through this journey helping to bring understanding, support, and guidance.

The supports we can offer are very diverse yet are specific to the current needs of all members of the family.  This generally involves:

• Assessing the specific needs of the family and developing goals together
• Promoting healthy, safe parent-child relationships and overall family wellness
• Connecting family members to key services and supports in the community in a way that works for them
• Working as a team with the family and Ministry social workers through the Integrated Case Management approach
• Helping families find new ways to meet life’s challenges and stressors

All referrals to our program come from the Ministry of Children and Family Development and from other services at NCS.  The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) funds this program.

PROGRAM STAFF:

• Desiree Syfchuck

  Family Support Worker/ Women's Outreach

  Desiree Syfchuck BSW, RSW Certified Circle of Security Facilitator Certified Tween and Me Facilitator Desiree joined NCS in 2020.

• Tara Gray On Leave

  Family Support Worker

  Tara has been with NCS since 2017. Child, Youth and Family Studies Diploma, and Early Childhood Educator diploma with Infant Toddler Certification, Certified Circle of Security Facilitator, and Certified Tween and…

The Family Counselling Program is available to those adults/couples who are actively parenting children yet are experiencing emotional distress. The counselling approach is based on a genuine, respectful relationship, and the assumption that clients are the best experts on themselves. The emphasis is on a deep understanding of clients and their issues, and a belief that solutions flow naturally from this kind of understanding. Clients are supported to set their own goals and discover solutions that feel authentic and personal. This program also includes family counselling and parent-teen conflict resolution as a way to promote healthy family dynamics.

All referrals to our program come from the Ministry of Children and Family Development and from other services at NCS.  This program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

PROGRAM STAFF:

• Toumbi Heynen

  Family Counsellor

  Toumbi has been with NCS since 2012. MA (Counselling Psychology), Registered Clinical Counsellor.    ...