FAMILY SUPPORT ADVOCATE

Information – Support – Resources and Referrals

The Caribou Child & Youth Centre is dedicated to providing assistance to non-offending parents and caregivers.

Learning about the possible sexual or physical abuse of a child can be a confusing and overwhelming experience. Every family that experiences a child’s disclosure of abuse faces numerous decisions and perhaps changes to their daily life. Regardless of whether or not a report of abuse results in prosecution — crisis intervention, support and advocacy services are available to each child and family at the CAC.

Family Support Advocate

Advocacy services include:

  • Informing non-offending caregivers about the services available to them at the CAC.
  • Provide crisis intervention, support and referrals.
  • Help non-offending caregivers understand the legal system.
  • Help victims of crime understand their rights.
  • Ensure non-offending caregivers are aware of the Victims of Crime Assistance Programs available in Alberta.
  • Provide children and youth prepare for criminal court proceedings.
  • Accompany children and youth to court proceedings.