The Sacred Care Program provides specialized placement options for young people from 12 to 21 years of age who
are members of the Southeast First Nations, and for whom extra support and guidance to are provided
to promote personal growth and life skill development. Sacred Care focuses on providing wrap-around
support for the young people and caregivers in the program due to the complex needs of the homes.
Sacred Care was developed in March 2024 due to the placement needs for youth who experience
complex needs including challenges with substance use and mental health. Each home has a
primary caregiver and 24-hour support staff. During the intake process, the youth’s support circle meets
to discuss goal planning to ensure wrap around services are in place. Once the goals are identified, each
member will commit to completing their section. Quarterly meetings are then held to ensure that goals
are reached or changed based on that youth’s needs.
Service Delivery Approach
Sacred Care works alongside collaterals to provide wrap-round services for the youth they serve, while
focusing on their complex needs. Prior to a caregiver starting in a home, the Sacred Care team ensures
that they understand the potential challenges and rewards of caring for youth with complex needs, so
they are prepared to provide the support and guidance required in these nurturing homes. Sacred Care
continues to meet with collaterals and create partnerships to allow opportunities for the youth to
succeed.
| Total Homes | Children in Care |
| 10 | 28 |