Family Support Workers

A Family Support Worker is often the first person a family meets when their child is referred to the FVCDC. Their role is easily defined: they support families whose children are receiving services from the FVCDC. The help they provide is often invaluable, as they have a wealth of information regarding community resources and services.

Family Support Workers seek their direction from each of the families they work with, understanding that no two are alike in terms of needs and priorities, strengths and capacity.

Services

Family Support Workers provide these services:

• Supportive counselling
• Coordination with other health care professionals within the FVCDC and in the community
• Referrals to other services: government, tertiary care, and service groups
• Resources and information regarding a child’s disability, parenting issues, loss and grief, and sibling support
• At the family’s request, assist with advocacy with other service providers, the education system, or funders
• Workshops and education opportunities for families and the community (Link to Parent and Family Support page)
  
  

A Family Support Worker is available who speaks Punjabi, Hindu, or Urdu.

Family Support Workers have a Bachelor’s degree in social work, child and youth care, or equivalent.

Find Out More

To learn more about how a Family Support Worker can assist your family, contact Jane Gladman at 604.852.2686 (toll-free: 877.850.2686) ext. 235, or by email at jgladman@fvcdc.org

If you wish to contact a Family Support Worker who speaks Punjabi, Hindu, or Urdu please contact:
Amarjit Pabbi at 604.852.2686 (toll-free: 877.850.2686) ext. 239, or by email at apabbi@fvcdc.org