First Nations Health Consortium (FNHC)

Toll Free: 1-844-558-8748

General Inquiries: [email protected]

Lethbridge

https://abfnhc.com/

Mission: The FNHC is an Alberta-wide organization developed to improve access to health, social, and education services and supports to First Nations and Inuit Children throughout the province, living both on and off reserve.

Services offered:

• Jordan’s Principle Applications
  • The FNHC provides an enhanced service coordination model which assists families in accessing Jordan’s Principle
• Appeals
  • If a Jordan's Principle request is denied, you may appeal the decision within 1 year of the date of denial. FNHC is available to assist families throughout the appeal process and will work with you to submit the appeal to the National Jordan’s Principle office for review
• Payments & Reimbursements/SARF
  • The Service Access Resolution Fund (SARF) ensures the expedited delivery of services and provides ongoing and post-approval support to families accessing products and services through Jordan’s Principle
• Elder Support & Education
  • The FNHC aims to continue building strong relationships with Elders within First Nations communities, engage in discussions to increase understanding of Jordan’s Principle, and work together to meet the needs of children and youth. By strengthening these relationships, FNHC will provide guidance to elders with contacting the FNHC to initiate the Jordan’s Principle application for their grandchild’s needs, and can offer support with the process alongside the Regional Service Coordinators
• Youth in Transition to Adulthood
  • This initiative is about making connections and linkages between young people and required support services

A Youth Transition Coordinator will work with young people: Ages 14-thru early adulthood to identify services or potential gaps in services that are essential to transitioning to adulthood

• Indian Registration Service - Children & Adults
  • A registration coordinator will work one on one with families and adults to apply for Indian Registration with Indigenous Services Canada
  • FNHC can assist with the document costs if needed for application