JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE SERVICE COORDINATOR
Jordan's Principle Intake
Jordan's Principle Intake Worker
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WHAT IS JORDAN’S PRINCIPAL?
“Jordan’s Principle makes sure all First Nations children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Funding can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs, including the unique needs that First Nations Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA children and youth and those with disabilities may have.”
“Jordan’s Principal is a “Child-First Principal” meant to prevent First Nation’s children from being denied essential public services.
“Jordan’s Principle makes sure all First Nations children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Funding can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs, including the unique needs that First Nations Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA children and youth and those with disabilities may have.”
“Jordan’s Principal is a “Child-First Principal” meant to prevent First Nation’s children from being denied essential public services.
WHO CAN ACCESS JORDAN’S PRINCIPAL?
SOCIAL
- “Children who meet one of the following criteria:
- Registered or eligible to be registered under the Indian Act.
- Has one parent or guardian who is registered or eligible to be registered under the Indian Act.
- Recognized by their nation for the purposes of Jordan’s Principle.
- Ordinarily resident on reserve”
- Health
- Mobility Aids
- Wheelchair Ramps
- Addiction Services
- Services from Elders
- Mental Health Services
- Specialized Hearing Aids
- Traditional Healing Services
- Services for Children in Care
- Assessments and screenings
- Transportation to appointments
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Long-term care for children with specialized needs
- Therapeutic services for individuals or groups (speech therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy
SOCIAL
- Social Worker
- Land-Based Activities
- Personal Support Worker
- Specialized Summer Camps
- Respite Care
- Specialized Programs Based on Cultural Beliefs and Practices
EDUCATION
URGENT REQUESTS
Urgent individual requests (where the child’s health and safety is a concern) are processed within 12 hours of receiving all necessary information.
Urgent group requests are processed within 48 hours of receiving all necessary information.
DENIED REQUESTS
The service provider can assist you with those applications to get them approved.
- Tutoring Services
- Teaching Assistants
- Specialized School Transportation
- Psycho-Educational Assessments
- Assistive Technologies and Electronics
URGENT REQUESTS
Urgent individual requests (where the child’s health and safety is a concern) are processed within 12 hours of receiving all necessary information.
Urgent group requests are processed within 48 hours of receiving all necessary information.
DENIED REQUESTS
The service provider can assist you with those applications to get them approved.
Resources:
Assembly of First Nations (n.d.) Assessing Jordan’s Principle. Ottawa, : Assembly of First Nations.
Jordan’s Principle (sac-isc.gc.ca
Rhonda Bird
Rhonda Bird, B.I.S.W., R.S.W.
Jordan's Principal Service Coordinator
Touchwood Agency Tribal Council
P.O. Box 280
Punnichy, SK S0A 3C0
Phone: (306) 835-2937
Fax: (306) 835-2395
Cell: (306) 580-1093
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References [Available upon request.]
Assembly of First Nations (n.d.) Assessing Jordan’s Principle. Ottawa, : Assembly of First Nations.
Jordan’s Principle (sac-isc.gc.ca
Rhonda Bird
Rhonda Bird, B.I.S.W., R.S.W.
Jordan's Principal Service Coordinator
Touchwood Agency Tribal Council
P.O. Box 280
Punnichy, SK S0A 3C0
Phone: (306) 835-2937
Fax: (306) 835-2395
Cell: (306) 580-1093
NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY:
The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, re-transmission, dissemination, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender immediately by return electronic transmission and then immediately delete this transmission, including all attachments, without copying, distributing, or disclosing same.
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References [Available upon request.]
