Ayás Mén̓men
Child & Family Services
Family Support Services & Family Preservation
Manager: Jared Van Somer
Phone: 604-985-4111
Cell: 778-928-8448
Email: Jared_Vansomer@squamish.net
Working collaboratively with families and other resources, we deliver child safety, family support, and prevention services. We provide families with information on how to navigate our services, address potential child safety concerns, and outline our family wellness and reunification programs to assist them throughout their journey.
Our services, activities, and programming promote Sḵwx̱wú7mesh culture and traditional teachings and are for parents, caregivers, youth, and children. Through intensive one-on-one support, collaborative work with families and other professionals, education, group activities, and therapeutic interventions for community members, we can support families in every aspect of their journey.
Nation Updates
Squamish Nation Statement on defeat of the Final Settlement Agreement
The Squamish Nation is celebrating the defeat of the draft Final Settlement Agreement on the Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program.
Our Generational Plan is being unveiled
On Saturday, Nov. 2 a special event is planned for the unveiling of Úxwumixw 2050. The event is an opportunity to share and celebrate Úxwumixw 2050: Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Generational Plan.
