Our Vision

Rees Family Services envisions a future where every young person in our care is empowered to reach their full potential in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. We strive to build a community where each individual feels valued and equipped with the skills needed to thrive. Through personalized care and comprehensive support, we aim to inspire hope, build resilience, and create opportunities for growth, helping every youth embark on a journey toward a fulfilling future.

About Our Organization

Accreditation and Partnerships

  • Accredited by the Commission on Accredited Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

  • Contracted provider with Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)

  • Partner with Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society (FVACFSS)

  • Proudly serving youth in care since 1988

Compliance

Our services adhere to:

  • Child, Family, and Community Services Act

  • Workers Compensation Act - WorkSafeBC

  • The Protection of Privacy Act

  • The Freedom of Information Act

Rees Family Services (RFS) is a contracted residential resource provider in good standing with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and the Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society (FVACFSS). We've been providing trusted services to MCFD since 1988 and work collaboratively with FVACFSS to serve youth in care between ages 13-19 in the upper Fraser Valley.

Our Care Model

We provide person-centred, staffed residential care and specialized services focusing on physical, emotional, developmental, and social growth toward independence and self-determination.

Our Values:

  • Person-centred practice - Every decision focuses on the individual's needs and goals

  • Honesty - We communicate transparently and build trust through authenticity

  • Integrity - We do what's right, even when it's difficult

  • Dignity - Every person deserves respect and compassionate treatment

  • Right to be heard - We value and actively listen to each person's voice

  • Right to safety - Everyone deserves a secure, nurturing environment

  • Human rights - We uphold and protect the fundamental rights of all persons served

Understanding Our Youth

A significant majority of the youth in our care are Indigenous. Many arrive with complex experiences of generational trauma that intersect with systemic oppression and inequities. The young people who come to us have typically experienced multiple residential placements before finding stability with us.

Many of our Youth are working through:

  • Mental health challenges including attachment disorders, depression, and trauma-related stress

  • Self-harming behaviours and emotional regulation difficulties

  • Aggressive behaviours stemming from past experiences

  • Sexual abuse trauma and related behavioural concerns

  • Substance use as a coping mechanism

  • Gaps in life skills development due to disrupted childhood experiences

Declaration of Committment

Rees Family Services is committed to embedding Indigenous cultural safety and reconciliation within our organization and practice. We recognize that the over representation of Indigenous children and youth in care results from colonialism, systemic racism, and institutional oppression. We're dedicated to learning about our shared history, addressing current inequities, and implementing cultural safety strategies throughout our work.

Indigenous peoples have an inherent right to exercise jurisdiction over their child and family services. RFS works respectfully with Indigenous communities while honouring this right and collaborating closely with FVACFSS to ensure culturally appropriate care.

Diversity and Inclusion

We acknowledge and celebrate the value of diverse communities. This includes respecting differences in culture, gender identity, age, abilities, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and language. We maintain an environment that supports these elements by promoting inclusion within our organization and the communities we serve.

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