Jordan’s Principle
What is Jordan’s Principle?
“Jordan’s Principle is a principle that ensures there is substantive equality and that there are no gaps in publicly funded health, social, and educational programs, services, and supports for First Nations children.” (Assembly of First Nations, 2018)
FHQTC Goals
To assist First Nations families with children by connecting them to services and resources that children require both on and off reserve. To ensure First Nations children receive Equitable, quality appropriate health, social and educational services. Children do not have to be registered to access Jordan’s Principle.
Objectives
- To assist families in accessing needed services through Jordan’s Principle through application and case management with regional focal points.
- To case plan and coordinate services for children approved for services or supports through Jordan’s Principle and/or other provincial or federal services.
- To manage funds provided through Jordan’s Principle for services and supports approved for families.
- To build relationships with service providers and federal or provincial programs and services.
Services Provided
- Assisting families with the application process to access needed services
- Coordinating services for children approved for services or supports through Jordan’s Principle.
- Completing Applications
- Referrals
- Coordination of services
- Implementation of services
- Family support
- Advocacy
Jordan’s Story
Jordan River Anderson was a First Nations child from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba.
He was born in 1999 with complex medical needs that could not be treated on-reserve. Since the provincial and federal governments could not agree on who would cover the costs for Jordan’s in-home care, he was unnecessarily kept in the hospital for over two years.
He passed away in 2005, never having the opportunity to live with his family and loved ones in his community.
