Community Inclusion

Community Connections Inclusion program provides life skills to adult individuals living with developmental disabilities. This Program was first developed in 1987 and at that time, it was known as the Fire Works Program. The Association received funding so that programs such as cooking and budgeting could be developed to further enhance individuals’ abilities and independence in day-to-day living.

Community Inclusion Program

The Community Inclusion Program, also known as Community Connections, provides CLBC-funded supports for adults aged 19 and older with developmental disabilities and complex needs. The program supports individuals to build skills, increase independence, strengthen relationships, explore personal interests, support healthy living, and participate in community life in ways that are meaningful to them.

Services are person-centered and guided by each person’s goals, choices, culture, strengths, interests, and support needs. Supports may be provided in the person’s home, in the community, or at the FSJACL Community Centre.

Community Inclusion services are available through CLBC referral and funding. CLBC determines eligibility and service levels for each person.

Day Program Supports

Day Program Supports provide opportunities for individuals to choose from a variety of activities based on their interests and goals. Activities may include art, cooking, life skills, recreation, community access, healthy living, personal growth, social connection, and volunteer opportunities.

These supports focus on choice, inclusion, skill development, connection, and meaningful participation. Day Program Supports are generally offered Monday to Friday during daytime hours, with select evening and weekend activities scheduled for special events or when there is interest.

Each person’s participation is based on the number of CLBC-funded hours approved for their service.

One-to-One Supports

One-to-One Supports provide individualized support for people who want to build daily living skills, explore greater independence, increase community participation, support healthy routines, or work toward personal goals.

These supports are flexible and person-centered. They may take place during the day, evening, or weekend, depending on the individual’s needs and CLBC-approved service hours.

Eligibility for One-to-One Supports is determined by CLBC through referral, funding approval, and contracted service levels.

Fees and Personal Costs

FSJACL does not charge direct program fees for CLBC-funded Community Inclusion services. Individuals may be responsible for their own personal costs related to chosen community activities, such as meals, supplies, transportation, or admission fees.

The scope of the Community Inclusion Program is reviewed regularly to ensure services continue to meet the needs of persons served, families and support networks, CLBC, and the community. CLBC service outcomes include personal development, self-determination, social inclusion, rights, relationships, and well-being.

Our services are funded by Community Living BC (CLBC). To access our services, you must first be eligible through CLBC. Please refer to the Community Living BC eligibility page for more information.

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info@fsjacl.com

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Land Acknowledgement

The Fort St. John Association for Community Living is committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples. We would like to gratefully acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional lands of the Dane-zaa peoples of the Doig River First Nation, Blueberry River First Nation, and Halfway River First Nation, in Treaty 8 Territory, also part of the Métis Nation homeland, and we thank them for their hospitality.