Le'lumilh Caregiving Program
When children cannot live at home, Kw’umut Lelum is responsible for providing safe and nurturing homes.
Those respected community members who care for our children are referred to as Le’lumilh. This word comes from our Elders, and from the shared belief that our smun’eem are a sacred gift to our communities and families. It is the tradition of lending support to our extended families by contributing to the guidance and care of our children when needed.
It is our priority to find homes first and foremost with family, then within the child’s own community, or with an Indigenous caregiver.
And in fact, more than half of our children and youth are living with immediate or extended family. Kw’umut Lelum provides financial supports to help cover costs for each child, as well as training, education, cultural and wellness supports and respite care where needed.
Natasha Bob (Snaw-Naw-As) Shares the Importance of Caregiving
Applying to be Le’lumilh
Kw'umut Lelum is looking for loving caregivers willing and able to provide a loving, stable and nurturing home for a child in care. Are you are 19 or older, responsible and want to make a difference in the life of a child or youth in care?
Applying to be a le'lumilh (caregiver) is simple and easy.
Your confidentiality is assured and you can end the process at any time. To see if might be a good fit for you take 30 seconds and provide us with your contact information. A Le’lumilh Social Worker will contact you and provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision.
Don’t wait. There are children in foster care that need your love and care!