S.T.A.R.S. Children’s Home

Stabilization - Trauma-Integrated Care - Assessments - Resources - Services

S.T.A.R.S. will have professionals that will work collaboratively to assess a child in the following areas:

  • Medical/pediatrics

  • Developmental

  • Educational

  • Psychiatric/psychological

  • Neuropsychology

  • Speech and Language/Hearing

  • Family/caregiver

  • Family History

  • History (previous assessments)

  • Consultation with Elders, and various cultural leaders, as needed

  • In-Home visits

Every member of the child’s support network will play a key role in the child’s future.

  • Collaborating with communities is essential. This program is geared towards empowering communities to create a better future for children.

  • S.T.A.R.S. will help communities develop their own resources and expertise. It is a partnership for the well-being of children.

  • S.T.A.R.S. will provide follow-up to the caregivers and resources. This is essential to ensure the child continues on the path of healing.

  • S.T.A.R.S. will provide Short Term (90 days) care for children 8 years and under.

  • Capacity: 5 spaces for babies and toddlers and 5 spaces for 4-8 year olds

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Referrals for S.T.A.R.S. will include the following, but not limited to:

  • Defiant behavior

  • Aggressive towards self, others and property

  • Depression – lethargic

  • Failure to thrive

  • Sleep disturbance

  • Suicidal ideation

  • Sexual inappropriate behavior

  • Has experienced exposure to family violence, physical abuse, sexual abuse, malnutrition, emotional abuse

  • Exposed to parental dysfunction (drug use, alcohol use etc.)

  • Speech difficulties

  • Developmental delay

  • Socially disconnected

A letter from our President:

When we witness the pain in a child’s eyes, it compels us to act. Many of us have worked with children affected by malnutrition, abuse, or trauma, including those impacted by residential schools. These challenges persist across Canada and globally, and their prevalence is increasing.

This is a concern for everyone. Rather than assigning blame, we must focus on learning and determining the best path forward. Every child deserves to be seen, heard, and understood, especially in moments of vulnerability.

The core principle of S.T.A.R.S. is a “Home for the children”, but it is a treatment center which will provide services to babies who have encountered trauma at birth and pre-birth and children up to age 8 who have difficult behaviors that they are struggling with. The child is the center of the program, but the family, next of kin, caregivers, agencies, schools, and communities are included in the well-being of each child.

Unfortunately, there is a significant gap in funding and resources for children 0-8, despite the critical importance of early intervention.

The first years of life are foundational for lifelong learning, health, and emotional well-being. Timely support for children facing trauma or developmental challenges can dramatically improve outcomes for individuals, families, and society.

We must do better. Early intervention is not just prevention - it is compassion in action.

Melody Foster, R.P.N.

Board President
S.T.A.R.S. Children's Home

Every wall, room, and window in this design has been envisioned with care — to offer comfort, stability, and healing to children in need. Your support helps us move one step closer to building this dream. Together, we can create a home that transforms lives.

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