The Commitment

ANCR works within a jointly coordinated child and family services system with four distinct mandates (First Nations North, First Nations South, Métis and non-Aboriginal); that is community based; and reflects and incorporates the cultures of non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal peoples.

Our Commitment to Children and Families

Families have responsibility in society to ensure the well-being of their children.

Each family is unique and has the right to services:

• That respect their individual needs, their cultural and linguistic heritage.
• That fosters their participation in decisions, their independence and sustainability.

Any intervention in the affairs of a family should:

• Ensure that the children in the family are safe.
• Be as non-intrusive as possible.
• Ensure that no child is at risk because of gaps between programs and services of agencies.
• Be preventative, supportive, consistent and respectful.
• Support children to stay with their own family systems whenever possible.

Ensuring the safety, security and well-being of children and their best interests are fundamental responsibilities of society.