We Are Xyólheméylh
Xyólheméylh (Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society) is British Columbia's largest fully delegated Indigenous child welfare agency providing culturally appropriate and holistic services through prevention, community development, and child welfare programs to Indigenous (status, non-status, in-community, out-of-community, Stó:lō and other First Nation, Inuit, and Métis) children, youth, and their families residing throughout Stó:lō Territory. Approximately 90 per cent of the families we work with are out-of-community and over 33 per cent of the children, youth, and families we serve are Métis.
Our Xyólheméylh work family includes all 300+ staff, as well as caregiver support parents, Elder Advisory members, and our Board of Directors. We are guided in all our work by the wisdom of our Elders.
FVACFSS operates in conjunction with 17 member communities.
Our Service Region
Our Difference
We approach every situation with cultural respect and understanding, focusing on reuniting children with their families in a safe, timely manner. Our programs work to create strong cultural ties and reinforce identities for aboriginal families.
Our Vision
Healthy and safe families.
Our Mission
We support Indigenous families and communities to ensure the safety and well-being of children while respecting cultural diversity.
Our Values
Through our H.E.A.R.T values, we approach every situation with:
Honour, Engage, Accountable, Respect, Trust