STAWATSIMAANI
Kainaiwa Children's Services Corporation
BTYR is a licensed and accredited behavioural management and addictions program that provides 24/7 residential service care to Blood Tribe and First Nations adolescents and youth between the ages of 11-17 years of age. The Blood Tribe Youth Ranch provides a safe place for children that promotes successful First Nations children and families.
All referrals are made through Child Protection and are invoiced on a fee-for-service or daily per diem basis. The minimum stay is six (6) months, with a maximum stay of twelve (12) months.
To initiate the process, a completed referral package must be submitted, including detailed personal information about the child and family. This information helps assess whether the treatment program is suitable for meeting the child’s needs. The referral package should also include an individualized treatment plan and a transition or discharge plan.
Once the referral package is received, the treatment team—consisting of the Supervisor, Team Leads, Child Psychologist, and other relevant professionals—will review the information and determine whether to approve the placement. If approved, the program Supervisor or Team Leads will contact the referring agent, and a letter of acceptance will be sent to the Case Manager.
The Blood Tribe Youth Ranch (BTYR) provides specialized support for First Nations youth facing various challenges, including:
BTYR offers an in-house school program led by a certified teacher and an educational assistant. Education is tailored to each student through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to support their unique learning needs. Classes are held three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and a half-day on Friday).
“One success was a male youth who aged out of the program and displayed very thoughtful and insightful message to his younger peers. This individual explained he had learned a lot and encouraged all the youth in the program to listen and be attentive, as this program will help them in the long run. He explained he learned a lot from the instructor and enjoyed all the sessions he participated in.”