Reach M-PWER Program

Multi-Element Parenting for Wellness, Education and Resilience. 

What is the M-PWER Program?

M-PWER stands forMulti-Element Parenting for Wellness, Education and Resilience. It is a family and parenting support program that addresses the needs of families who have children with complex conditions by providing emotional and practical support. Parents gain increased capacity, knowledge and confidence in their parenting skills which leads to an enhanced quality of life for the whole family.

The M-PWR program is strength-based, goal focused, culturally safe and anti-oppressive, trauma informed as well as family and person centred. During the program, families will create a Family Action Plan with REACH staff identifying their priorites and goals as well as a transition plan once service is complete.

Eligibility:

Entry – Families are referred through their Ministry of Child and Family Development Social Worker, with children who have a developmental disability, have an ASD diagnosis or who are eligible for the At-Home Program

Exit – This will usually take place after 6 months

Contact Us

For more information about M-PWER, contact your MCFD CYSN Social Worker or REACH M-PWER coordinator:

5 Key Areas of support in the MPWER Program:

 1. Child Development and Well Being

Support parents to increase their skills in supporting their child as it relates to their development, and social and emotional well-being.

2. Increase Parent Capacity

Improve level of parenting and personal functioning in areas such as grief & loss, family dynamics communication, self-care, and coping skills (i.e., stress management, boundaries, etc.)

3. Emotional Well being and Positive Relationships

Increase ability to form and maintain healthy relationships between the parents, child, family, extended family, and the various communities to which the family is linked.

4. Connection to Supports and Resources

Increase parents feelings of self-sufficiency through connection to personal supports and community resources.

5. Empowerment and Confidence for whole family

Increase family’s capacity to take a lead role in planning for their child with support needs including setting goals, accessing support and services that meet their child and family’s needs and interests

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