Aboriginal Family Connections Program - West Kootenay Boundary

Offers support and counselling for Aboriginal Families in the West Kootenay and Boundary region.

Works in collaboration with MCFD to offer assistance with locating extended family members of Aboriginal children and youth entering the foster care system, as well as, providing cultural connections for Aboriginal children and youth in care of MCFD.

Works with Aboriginal families and youth in care to develop Cultural Life Books and supports placements of Aboriginal children and youth in care of their families.

Also offers advocacy, support and referrals to other local services. 

Referral Form for Program on the website.

Address / Contact Info

Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS) West Kootenay Office
1801 Connors Road Castlegar, BCV1N 3N9
Program Coordinator : Jessica Macleod
Boundary Office:
7525 12th Street
PO Box 1917
Grand Forks, BC
V0H 1H0

Phone Numbers

Jessica MacLeod, Program Coordinator: (250) 399-0710
WK Office: 1-877-904-2634

Web Links

Areas Served

Sub-Regions ServedCastlegar Area

Location Map

This program was last updated on: 09 Feb 2024.