New Supportive Family Housing Program Opens for C/TFN Families

Carcross/Tagish First Nation has opened a new Supportive Family Housing Program to help families stay safe, strong, and together. The grand opening took place on November 10, 2025.

C/TFN first received funding in 2018 from the Government of Canada to help fix problems with housing, wellness, and family support. We made a plan to use this money to help families who were at risk of losing their children, or who were trying to bring their children home.

The new building has condo-style homes for families and healing and support spaces downstairs. Staff are there during regular work hours. Community Safety, Wellness, and Outreach programs can offer extra help. Two units may also be used in emergencies for people who need housing right away. This is called the 24-hour Care Plan.

The goal of the Supportive Housing Program is to give families a safe place to stay while they work toward stable, long-term housing. Families get wrap-around supports, like learning life skills, parenting skills, and how to manage a home. These supports help parents feel confident and help children grow up healthy and strong.

Who Can Apply?

To use the Supportive Family Housing Program, you must:

1. Be 19 years or older.
2. Be a C/TFN Citizen, Associate Member, or Beneficiary.
   – If you are not one of these, you must get written approval from:
   • Family Council, and
   • Health and Wellness Director
3. Not have good or stable housing. This could mean:
   • being homeless or couch surfing
   • living in a crowded home
   • not having enough rooms for your family
   • not having long-term housing
   • living with someone who is not allowed to be around you or your child
4. Have been involved with Family and Children Services in the last 12 months, or be working with Family Council now.

C/TFN is proud to open this new program to support families, keep children safe, and help our people build strong, healthy homes.

If you want to learn more or need help applying, you can contact Robyn Smarch. You can call her at 867-821-4251 ext. 8225 or 867-332-6874 or email her at Robyn.Smarch@ctfn.ca. You can also download the Supportive Family Housing Intake Form.

More Information

Visit the Supportive Family Housing Program page.