The Family Empowerment Program (FEP), funded by the Building Safer Communities Fund, has been created to meet the needs of families of youth aged 12 -18 in Miramichi who are faced with challenges and risk factors for potential criminality. The program supports families by providing resources, improving parenting skills, and fostering connections to create a stable, nurturing home environment. Enhancing the resilience of parents and families, we can impact the wellbeing and outcomes for youth.

Eligibility Criteria
This program operates on a referral basis. To be eligible, youth must be between the ages of 12 and 18 and willing to engage with a Family Empowerment Worker.

Referrals can be made from the following sources:

• Self-referral

• Parents or guardians

• Partnering departments or organizations, including public safety, social development, education, health, etc.

• Medical professionals such as doctors or social workers

• Other sources as deemed appropriate