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Social Development

Simpcw’s Social Development Department provides programs and services to the Simpcw Community that encourage personal, familial and community health and well-being. This department acts as a way to connect individuals and families with resources that can improve their way of life.

Some of the services they provide include:

  • Income assistance
  • Counselling or referral services (family and individual care)
  • Liaise with outside agencies such as the Ministry of Children & Family Development (MCFD) and Secwepemc Child and Family Services (SCFS)
  • Case management with other Simpcw Administrative Departments
  • Home visits

In addition to these services, the Social Development Department coordinates and promotes many special events within the community. These community gatherings often focus on cultural themes and personal development. Some of the recent events include:

  • Community dinners
  • Holiday gatherings and parties
  • Cultural events
  • Nutrition Program (boxes of healthy food to low-income families and nutritional breakfasts for the schools)
  • Seasonal Solstice Celebrations
  • Productivity Coaching
  • Literacy Programs for Neqweyqwelsten School
  • Contributions to the Language Program at Neqweyqwelsten School
  • Parenting Programs
  • Compassionate Care Programs for family members of ill patients (link to application & policy)

 

If you have a child protection concern, please call Secwepemc Child and Family Services at 250.314.9669 during regular office hours (Monday- Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM). After-hours, please call 250.310.1234

For further information about the programs offered by the Social Development Program, contact:

Carmen Hance
BSW, Social Development Manager
Phone: 250.672.9995 Ext: 228
Fax: 250.672.5500
email: SD.Manager@simpcw.com

 
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  • Documents
  • Internal Links
  • Contact Us
  • News Feed
    • Dunn Lake Project Updates
    • Events
    • Simpcw Community Projects
  • Member Login
  • Tenders and RFP's
  • Register
  • Employment & Training
    • Internal and External Job Postings
  • Our People
    • Our History
    • Our Future
    • Our Language
    • Our Land
  • Community
    • Public Notices
      • Fire ban still in effect
      • Settlement of First Nation Drinking Water Advisory Class Action
      • Simpcw Days!!
      • Simpcw GBM Oct 15
      • Summer Youth Program for July and August 2023
    • Newsletter
    • Calendar of Events
    • News & Press
      • SIMPCW NEWS RELEASE
    • Dunn Lake Road Relocation
    • McBride to Barriere Mtn Bike Recreation & Tourism Initiative
    • Photos
  • Administration
    • Annual Reports
    • Simpcw Chief
    • Band Administrator
    • Simpcw Band Council
    • Simpcw Membership
    • Documents
      • Roles and Responsibility Manual
  • Services
    • Health, Cultural & Crisis Support
    • Educational Programs
      • Education Department Updates
    • Health & Wellness
    • Public Works
    • Lands
    • Natural Resources
    • Fire Department
      • BURN INFORMATION TEACHERS AND KIDS
      • How to prepare your home for wildfire
      • PERSCRIBED BURN SCHEDULE
      • SAFETY ITEM LIST
      • SPRING CLEANING
      • SPRING CLEANING FIRE SAFETY TIPS
      • FIRST RESPONDERS UPDATE
    • Language & Culture Team
    • Simpcw Fisheries
      • WATER SHED
    • Archives & Genealogy
    • Administration Support
  • Neqweyqwelsten School
    • Background
    • Goals
    • Secwépemcstin
      • Secwépemc Beliefs for Good Living
      • Introductions & Basic Commands
      • Days of the Week
      • Months
      • Seasons
      • Alphabet
      • Numbers
    • General Information
      • School Conduct
      • School Procedures
      • School Program
      • Liaison with Public School
    • Head Start Program
    • Calendar of Events
    • School Notes & Newsletters
    • Contact Us
    • Our Blog
  • Social Development
    • Jurisdiction Info & Events
      • Engagements
      • Highlights & Updates
    • Prevention Information & Events
  • Economic Development
    • Employment & Contractors
    • Simpcw Resources Group Ltd.
    • Estsék' Environmental Services LLP
    • T’micw-kt Cultural Services LLP

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Office Location:
7555 Dunn Lake Road, B.C
Office Hours:
8:00am-4:00pm Monday to Friday
 

REACH US

Phone: 250.672.9995
Toll-Free: 1.800.678.1129
Fax:      250.672.5858
Email: reception@simpcw.com