Training & Support
Group Homes
Our Group Home worker training, support and resources are designed for Group Home staff and other caregivers who work in the management and operation of group homes in Saskatchewan.
Learning is provided by facilitators delivering competency-based courses on topics related to youth in group homes and how to deliver programs.
Courses are culturally appropriate, trauma, and emotionally sensitive and were developed in consultation with Knowledge Keepers, Elders, First Nations Group Home Managers and comply with the Customary Standards of Care for First Nations Group Home, Assessment and Stabilization, Therapeutic, and Treatment Programs.
We actively engage Elder/Knowledge Keepers and honour their sacred teachings. We practice having an Elder/Knowledge Keeper present in each of our training deliveries to provide wisdom, guidance, and learner support.
Training Courses
- Training includes 14 courses (126 hours) taken over a 21-day period
- Learner’s must have 100% attendance to receive a certificate of participation for each course. Those who complete all 14 courses will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Group Home Working Group
Our working group is for:
- Group Home Workers
- Other s organizations who provide support to Group Homes in Saskatchewan
Meetings include:
- Roundtable to share success and challenges and learn from one another
- Group Home training curriculum updates
- Group Home worker training opportunities
- Review and update the Customary Standards of Care for First Nations Group Home, Assessment and Stabilization, Therapeutic, and Treatment Programs (if required)
- Updates from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services (MSS)
Annual Group Home Gathering
Our gathering includes:
- Sharing of First Nations group home strategies in Saskatchewan
- Resources available to help you in your work
- Guest speakers on topics like mental health and addictions, suicide, trauma, healing, self-care, and other challenges affecting our youth
For more information contact:
- Learning Operations Consultant: Juanita Wolfe juanita@sfnfci.ca
- Learning Operations Coordinator: Carrie Shingoose carrie@sfnfci.ca
