Thank you to all those who have provided guidance in the development and review of the Guidelines and Standards, namely the representatives of each of the First Nations Child and Family Services Prevention programs in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan First Nations Family and Community Institute Inc. coordinated and facilitated the development of the standards. SFNFCI serves as the steward of the guidelines and standards documents.

Thank you to Indigenous Services Canada for funding the development of the Guidelines and Standards.

The documents are a collective common guide reflecting Indigenous worldviews shared by the groups. These standards documents are meant to support the improvement of services and enhance the well-being of the Indigenous communities and families they serve. They convey a collective vision of professionalism that guides the daily practices of service provider staff. The working group agreed that guidelines and standards play an important role in their day-to-day operations. Their purpose is to provide staff with a sound understanding of their overall purpose, goals and objectives.