Programs and Services
Family Support Program
Funded by the Ministry of Social Services. The objective of the program is to move the family toward adequate, independent functioning without Ministry of Social Services Child Protection involvement. To provide direct support services to families in the family home by strengthening communication and problem solving skills, enhancing family cohesion, while decreasing the number of children coming into the care of the Ministry.
Services provided are Parenting programs and skills, Home visiting and drop in support.
Homelessness Support Services
Program provides support services to prevent homelessness and evictions. Includes:
* Filling out forms assistance
* Employment and Education assistance
* Housing support
* Tenant and Landlord relations
We own 7 supportive housing homes for families.
Child Development and Nutrition, Culture, Literacy and Community Inclusion Program
Funded by the Ministry of Education, TIP and sometimes the Community Initiatives Fund. This program teaches good nutrition practices for children, youth and families, and helps develop independent living skills for children and their families including new ways to prepare food, budgeting, shopping,nutrition, safe food handling and preserving. Also includes Cree culture and language, literacy, outdoor and community activities.
We regularly Facebook: (don't need to be a member of facebook to access the groups)
Nipawin Oasis Parenting group
Nipawin Oasis and area Job postings
Nipawin Oasis Cultural group
Nipawin Oasis Recipe group
Nipawin Oasis Literacy group
Culture Programs
Cree Culture and Language is included in all youth and family programming. We have various cultural activities and programs throughout the year.
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