Family Services (Special Needs Services – Mamou Pimo TayTaa)

MaMou PimoTayTaa supports families of children and youth from birth to 18, unless still attending school. The program uses a family-centered approach which recognizes that the family is constant in the child’s/youth’s life and the expert in their abilities and needs. Programs consist of coordinated service planning, Jordan’s Principle, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder services.  We also work in close partnership with the Cochrane Temiskaming Children’s Treatment Center to provide rehabilitation services.

Coordinated Service Planning

  Assists with:

• Accessing services across sectors
• Bringing service providers together
• Developing one service plan for each child/youth that illustrates all of the services the child/youth will be receiving

 FASD

• This program works towards offering lifelong learning opportunities, based on cultural values. We build community capacity, create training opportunities, and build strong relationships with partners. We will provide advocacy and lasting support systems for individuals and families living with FASD.

 Jordan’s Principle Coordination

• Services:
  • Assist and support Mushkegowuk families completing applications for funding and/or health and social services
  • Support communities with completing Service Access Resolution Funds requests when multiple children require support
  • Provide follow-up support for families to ensure funding is accessible

 Eligibility:

• All First Nation children who:
  • Are living on or off reserve
  • Are 0-18 years of age
  • Have an unmet need that is not funded through NIHB or any other funding source.

• A referral can be made for a single child or a group of children. Requests can be made dating back to April 2009.
• Some covered expenses:
  • Developmental screening
  • Audiology appointments
  • Vision screening
  • Educational needs (one-to-one workers, equipment)
  • Various therapies (art therapy, animal therapy)
  • Medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers etc.)
  • Mental health services
  • Medical transportation
  • Physio and occupational therapy
  • Speech and language pathology