Social Assistance
The Lheidli T’enneh Social Assistance Department provides financial benefits and services to individuals and families.
The Social Assistance Department helps individuals access services in order to live independently and enhance their ability to assume responsibility for their own affairs. The objective of the Social Assistance program is to assist band members living on-reserve to maintain a basic standard of living through financial assistance. Helping clients access services not only enhances their ability to assume primary responsibility for their own affairs, it prevents dependency by developing individual and family strengths.
If applicants require help prior to or in addition to receiving social assistance (finding employment, applying for training, or accessing health resources) the social development officer manager can refer them to those respective departments.
Social Assistance Department
Social Development Manager
As the Social Development Manager, Wendy helps clients by walking them through the application process to ensure forms are filled out correctly so financial aid can be received without delay or complication. She is also available as a support if they have any questions or concerns on the required reporting.
Wendy has worked in a wide range of positions, including forestry, retail, as well as cleaning and maintenance. She grew up in Fort St. James as a member of the Nak’asdli band, but moved into the Lheidli community in 2000. While helping to raise her own grandchildren, she was encouraged to work for the Lheidli band office. First getting involved with Treaty meetings, Wendy got to know the community and its members. Her care and desire to help others struggling to find stability in their lives continues to show in her work as the Lheidli Social Development Officer.
Contact
Lheidli T’enneh Social Assistance
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1041 Whenun
Road Prince George, BC V2K 5X8 - Tel: 250-617-7683
- Fax: 250-963-6954
- wjael@lheidli.ca
