Jordan's Principle helps bridge the gap in services
The Team is ensuring the treatment of Jordan is never repeated in our Island Lake communities
Jordan’s Principle in Four Arrows Regional Health Authority Inc. is a voluntary program that provides additional support services to on and off reserve children and youth ages 0-18. Additional support services will also be provided to the parents and siblings.
What is Jordan's Principle
Jordan’s Principle ensures that First Nations children can access the supports they need, when they need them. Supports are provided on the basis of substantive equality, best interests of the child, culturally relevant service provision, and account for distinct community circumstances. When services are requested, the government first contact pays for the service and can resolve any jurisdiction or payment disputes later.
The Process & Goals
Who is Eligible
All First Nations children (18 and under) who live on and off reserve. A referral to Jordan's Principle can be made for a single child or a group of children.
What is covered
All public services and supports. If a First Nations child you know has any unmet service or support needs, they can refer to Jordan's Principle.
FARHA Goals
» Provide additional support needs and resources
» Support and connect the child and family to needed services
» Promote Anishininew culture and language within program activities
» Elders Supported Advisory Group
» Coordinate and assist the child(ren) and their families Holistically.
Island Lake Jordan's Principle Teams
FARHA
FARHA provides Jordan's Principle Services to children from the Island Lake Anisininew Nations (STP, GH, Wass and RSL) living off-reserve; Winnipeg and surrounding areas.
The Four Anisininew Nations Jordan's Principle
Each Community has a Jordan's Principle Team providing on reserve support to the children residing in the community.
Legacy of Jordan River Anderson
Jordan was born in 1999 with multiple disabilities and stayed in the hospital from birth.
When he was 2 years old, doctors said he could move to a special home for his medical needs. However, the federal and provincial governments could not agree on who should pay for his home-based care. Jordan stayed in the hospital until he passed away at the age of 5.
In 2007, the House of Commons passed Jordan’s Principle in memory of Jordan. It was a commitment that First Nations children would get the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Payments would be worked out later.
Today, Jordan’s Principle is a legal obligation, which means it has no end date. While programs and initiatives to support it may only exist for short periods of time, Jordan’s Principle will always be there. Jordan’s Principle will support First Nations children for generations to come.
How we can help you
TAKE THE FIRST STEP. WE WILL DO THE REST.
Intake and assessing families’ needs
Education, health, recreation, culture, language, spiritual support
Provide support to children who also live off-reserve
Assess child’s needs – social, emotional, physical, mental, nutritional
Make referrals to specialized support, get supplies, follow-up
Provide 1:1 support, land-based supports
Medical – Medical supplies/follow up by Pediatrician.
Physical – Special food, bedding, or Home modification can be provided by Jordan’s Principle
Special Services – Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy by Rehabilitation Centre for Children
Our Jordan's Principle Team
FARHA provides Jordan’s Principle Services to children from the Island Lake Anisininew Nations (STP, GH, Wass and RSL) living off-reserve; Winnipeg and surrounding areas. We have a growing Team to keep up with the demand which is increasing.
