Our vision
Connected. Supported. Thriving.
We envision a future where every child, youth, and family is supported to stay connected, heal from separation, and thrive at every stage of life, growing with stability, dignity, and opportunity.
About us
Who we are
We walk alongside children, youth, and families with care, connection, and hope.
Our mission
Walking Every Step, Every Journey, Every New Beginning.
At Steps-Journeys-New Beginnings Inc., we support children, youth, and families to grow, heal, and thrive.
Through Steps, We strengthen families and help them stay together.
Through Journeys, We guide safe and meaningful reunification.
Through New Beginnings, We provide caring homes and support youth in building independent futures.
Together, we create pathways to connection, resilience, and hope.
Meet the team
The people behind our work
Our leadership team brings together decades of combined experience in family support, youth care, finance, and program development.
Janice
Director of Program Development
Janice is a Kookum from Bloodvein River First Nation and brings her Indigenous origin and background to all of her work. A trauma survivor and generational trauma counsellor with 31 years in the field as a youth care provider, she draws on deep lived experience—as a former child in care, a foster parent who works with birth families, and a family reunification worker. She is a trainer and guest speaker who creates programming that supports children and families, including Indigenous families.
Eniola
Director of Finance and Human Resources
Eniola brings over a decade of banking expertise, complemented by a strong background in managing multi-location business operations. She holds an MBA from the University of Manitoba.
Ciara
Director of Family Engagement
Full bio coming soon.
Shaelie
Director of Preservation and Visitation
Shaelie is a proud member of Skownan First Nation with seven years of experience in family support. Drawing from her own experience as a former child in care, she is passionate about walking alongside children and families as they navigate challenges, healing, and growth. For Shaelie, meaningful work is about making a positive difference in the lives of others and helping create stronger, healthier communities.
Nicole
Director of Youth Program Development
Full bio coming soon.