• Community-based foster placements program was initiated by Southeast Child and Family Services in response to reducing the number of children from southeast affiliated communities who were in care and were being placed in Winnipeg due to the lack of placements in their own communities. This program aims to have children remain in their home communities while in care.
  • The Southern Care Program (SCP) provides structured and caring homes for youth from the Southeast First Nations, who are currently in the care of Southeast Child and Family Services. Youth in this program are gifted and resilient, and the SCP program aims to support wellness, positive inter/intrapersonal growth, and life-skill development.
  • Memengwaa is the Anishinaabe word for butterfly. Butterfly survives a metamorphosis through cycles of nurturance and protection, supporting their ability to develop skills and strength, resulting in the ability to spread their wings and fly. This program is designed to support youth as they transition into adulthood, nurturing their special gifts and talents while supporting them to learn life skills.”
  • Support Work Program’s (“SWP”) mission is to provide coordinated support services to First Nation children, youth and families. SWP continues to promote cultural and recreational programs that empower and enhance the lives of First Nation children, youth and families.
  • Shawenim Abinoojii Education Programs are created to provide alternative educational programming for the children and youth affiliated with Shawenim Abinoojii, serving the Southeast Region communities. Our programs provide social, cultural and academic support in a safe and nurturing environment.
  • The Wellness Team includes SAI employees in various roles whose work includes initiatives, resources, and projects at supporting wholistic wellness for children, families, caregivers, and staff. The SAI Wellness Program goals and objectives is to support the overall health and wellbeing of children, youth, families, caregivers, and communities that SAI serves.

Reunification Homes

On-reserve and Off-reserve Placement Service for children, youth and parents.

  • Honour parent-child relationship through providing safer opportunities to reside together with support.
  • Provide case management services utilizing the Signs of Safety for the purpose of promoting case plan progress.
  • Aid families in recognizing and building their personal support networks through community and family resources.
  • Prepare families for long-term independence from the child welfare system.

Main Office

865 Main Street

Winnipeg, MB R2W 3N9

Phone: 204-949-9407

Email: info@shawenimabinoojii.org