Social programs

Learn about the key social programs Indigenous Services Canada funds in First Nation communities, as well as other supports for Inuit families.

Services and information

First Nations Child and Family Services

Funds prevention and protection services to support the safety and well-being of First Nation children and families on reserve.

Family Violence Prevention Program

Supports 46 shelters, as well as funding for community-driven proposals for family violence prevention projects.

On-reserve Income Assistance Program

Provides assistance to eligible recipients to help cover daily living costs and access to pre-employment supports.

Assisted Living Program

Provides funds to identified service providers to help provide non-medical, social support services to people living on-reserve with chronic illness or disability.

Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples

Learn about funding available for organizations and projects that support urban Indigenous peoples.

Jordan's Principle

Learn about Jordan's Principle, its recent changes and how it protects First Nations children.

Supporting Inuit children

The Child First Initiative ensures Inuit children have access to the essential products, services and supports they need.

Funding for capital assets: Jordan's Principle and First Nations child and family services

Funding the purchase or construction of capital assets which support the delivery of child and family services and services under Jordan's Principle.

Final settlement agreement on Compensation and Agreement-in-Principle for long-term reform

Updates on compensation, the long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program, the long-term approach for Jordan's Principle and immediate measures.

Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative

Funding for Indigenous-designed projects that improve community safety and well-being.

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