Federal government sets up call centre to help First Nation kids get services
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Canada has set up a new call centre to help First Nations children get services and supports under the child-first jurisdictional policy known as Jordan’s Principle.
The centre will provide families with direct access to agents who will start the intake process and connect them to the Jordan’s Principle representative in their area.
The regional representatives work closely with local service co-ordinators across Canada to identify and address the needs of First Nations children and improve their health and well-being.
Jordan’s Principle is a child-first policy aimed at overcoming jurisdictional red tape that could delay or prevent Indigenous children from getting the services they need.