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 Nation 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.

Purpose:

• To assist First Nation families with children by connecting them to services and resources that children require both on and off reserve.
• To ensure First Nation children receive equitable, quality appropriate health, social and educational services.
• Children do not have to be registered to access Jordan’s Principle.

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

Recent Jordan’s Principle Changes

Based on recent changes brought forth by Indigenous Services Canada, the following social necessities can no longer be approved internally through FHQTC and must be applied for through Indigenous Services Canada region. (Please note the below must be directly tied to a child medical need)

• Furniture/Appliances
• Clothing
• School Supplies
• Fumigation/Extermination
• Moving
• Storage Fees
• Birth Certificates

The following social necessities can continue to be considered for approval through FHQTC as follows: 

• Utilities and Heating Sources, such as oil, wood, propane, and diesel
• Rent
• Emergency Accomodations
• Food, Hygiene, Diapers