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, Inuit and Métis child and family services
Advancing the mandate to support the safety and well-being of children, youth, and families through the long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program, as well as advancing the priorities of Indigenous communities to exercise jurisdiction over services within the framework of the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.
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.
Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative
Funding for Indigenous-designed projects that improve community safety and well-being.