Alternative Care Program
Our goal is, first and foremost, to keep our families together.
If it becomes necessary to remove a child from their home, KANI’s Alternative Care Program will provide a safe, nurturing, and loving environment for a child to thrive and grow in.
We always try to place children within their biological family first. Family/kinship placements have been proven to lessen the trauma that occurs when removal is necessary.
Sometimes, it’s not possible to place a child within their family. When we’ve exhausted all the possible biological placements, KANI’s Alternative Care Department can offer Alternative Care Providers who have been assessed and trained by our team to provide the stability and care needed by a child during a difficult time.
Alternative Care Principles
The KANI Alternative Care Program is run on several key principles:
- To provide emergency placement services to children
- To provide support and to advocate for family/kinship placements first
- To provide training opportunities for Together Care Providers
- To ensure a child’s safety and well-being are the primary goal
We are currently seeking additional Alternative Care Providers for the community. Find out more by calling us today at 204-560-6565.
All interested persons will be considered as potential Alternative Care Providers, without regard for gender, ethnicity, culture, religious beliefs, economic background, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Together, we can provide the care and love that every child needs to be safe.
Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming Alternative Care Providers
- Who can become an Alternative Care provider?
Anyone willing to provide care to children and who meets the applicant requirements below. - Who will be considered as a Alternative Care Provider?
KANI commits to consider all interested persons, without regard for gender, ethnicity, culture, religious beliefs, economic background, marital status, or sexual orientation. - What is involved in becoming a Alternative Care provider?
An assessment that involves a series of specific checks, a home environment assessment, and a home study. - What are the applicant requirements?
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must be physically and emotionally capable of caring for children and have no alcohol or drug abuse problems.
- Must provide a current Manitoba Child Abuse Registry, Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check, and a Manitoba Prior Contact Check for all adults residing in the home.
- Must provide four references.
- How do I find out more?
Call us today at 204-560-6565.
