Splatsin Stsmamlt Services
Mission
families, community and Secwepemc Nation based on our traditional laws and cultural
values.
In recognition of our inherent responsibilities and rights, the Splatsin community passed “A By-law For The Care of Our Indian Children: Spallumcheen Indian Band By-law #3-1980” (the By-law”) which reflects our own laws for the care of our children and recognizes that “there is no resource that is more vital to the continued existence and integrity of the Indian Band than our children”. Splatsin Stsmamlt Services strives to return the care of Splatsin children to the community. The long term goal of the program is to eliminate the need for foster care while maintaining preventative services.
A major focus of the program is to support individuals and family strength so that children can remain in the care of their own family. The Splatsin Stsmamlt staff work towards engaging cooperatively with other programs and community members to encourage the overall development of the program..
Splatsin Stsmamlt Services
PO Box 460
Enderby BC V0E 1V0
Fax: 250-838-7570
Cindy Monkman, Interim Director
cindy_monkman@splatsin.ca
Extension: 239
Miranda Marchand, Admin. Assistant
miranda_marchand@splatsin.ca
Extension: 252
Rikki Barden, Social Worker
rikki_barden@splatsin.ca
Extension: 249
My name is Rikki Barden and I am a new Social Worker with the Splatsin Stsmamlt Services. I have Bachelors Degree in Social Work with a Specialization in Child Welfare. I feel very fortunate to be working here with the Spallumcheen Indian Band and the very unique and inspiring By-Law at work here. My practice is anti-oppressive, strengths based, and I hope to be a positive resource for any children or adults in the community that need assistance. Feel free to stop by the office for a chat, email me at your leisure, or call whenever you need an ear. I thank you all for this opportunity, Rikki Barden.
Geraldine Nevdoff, Family Support Worker
geraldine_nevdoff@splatsin.ca
Extension: 253
Rhonda Mceachern, Social Worker
Cathy Gottfriedsen, Foster Parent Coordinator
Hello everyone. My name is Cathy Gottfriedsen of the Okanagan Nation and a neighbor of yours. My father was George Gottfriedsen of nk’ma’pelqs (Head of the Lake) and my mother was Lucille Terbasket Gottfriedsen of the Similkameen. I was born and raised in their communities. I am the proud mum of one daughter and a very proud grand mum of a 4-year old grandson (I hope and pray for a few more of those!) My journey took me back to school from upgrading, college prep and several years of university training to become an official social worker with an addiction studies and a community and organizational services focus. This strengthened my experiences and knowledge as a Skelowh. My commitment has long been to First Nations people and our full development in all areas of our lives.
It is my pleasure to join Splatsin Stsmamlt Services as the foster parent coordinator on a part-time basis. My duties include working on the foster parent program (support, enhancement and development) I will also be providing some guardianship services.
Please feel free to stop by and meet me and find out more of what I am working on here. I will be in the office Monday through Wednesday during regular office hours.
Allyson Schaefer, Splatsin Stsmamlt Services Team
My name is Allyson Schaefer and I am very pleased to introduce myself as
the newest member of the Splatsin Stsmamlt Services team. My background
includes social work in several capacities during the past ten years; most recently
as a Caseworker/Assessor for Child and Family Services Authority in northern
Alberta. I look forward to learning more of the unique strengths and challenges
by the families we serve, and am honored to assist under the self governing
Splatsin First Nation.