Surrounded By Cedar Child and Family Services Society

Surrounded By Cedar Child and Family Services Society is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to providing child and family services deeply rooted in Indigenous cultural values and world views. The organization specifically focuses on serving urban Indigenous children and youth, aiming to ensure they grow up connected to their families, communities, and cultural heritage.

Mission and Vision

The Society's mission is to deliver child and family services that respect and integrate Indigenous traditions and cultural perspectives. Their vision emphasizes caring for and protecting urban Indigenous children so that no child or youth will need to be placed into care, promoting their well-being within family and community environments.

Services and Programs

Surrounded By Cedar administers child and family services under a delegation agreement, acting as one of four urban Delegated Aboriginal Agencies (DAAs) operating under the Child, Family and Community Services Act. Their programs include:

• Agreements with Young Adults (AYA) Program, offering financial assistance for youth in care
• Child and youth counseling services
• Cultural programming that reinforces Indigenous heritage
• Intensive youth support services tailored for Indigenous youth

These services aim to restore and enhance the strength and resilience of the urban Indigenous community through culturally grounded support and outreach.

Status and Registration

Surrounded By Cedar Child and Family Services Society is a registered charity in Canada with the Business Registration Number 859973042RR0001. As a registered charity, it complies with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations and issues tax receipts for donations, positioning itself as a trusted organization for charitable giving that directly benefits Indigenous children and families in urban settings.

This comprehensive approach allows Surrounded By Cedar to maintain a culturally relevant and community-centered framework in delivering child and family services to urban Indigenous populations, emphasizing protection, connection, and cultural continuity.