NATIVE COURTWORKER COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Published purpose

The Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia is an Indigenous Organization that addresses the urgent and ongoing need for culturally grounded, trauma-informed advocacy and support for Indigenous families and youth involved in child protection and family law matters. This multi-year project will: support Indigenous clients through complex legal systems with guidance, advocacy, and court accompaniment; bridge the gap between Indigenous families and government services; coordinate wraparound supports for clients; reduce legal system intimidation, and; protect Indigenous children’s rights and support family reunification where possible. These objectives aim to reduce family separation, increase client empowerment, and contribute to systemic change in how Indigenous families are treated within child welfare and legal systems. To achieve these goals, NCCABC will hire and train staff, provide direct client and legal support, participate in legal and community education sessions, and will develop client resource pamphlet/brochures, an Indigenous family advocacy practice manual, a holistic advocacy framework for Indigenous families and a final evaluation and impact report.