Welcome

USMA - Our Mission

Welcome

We support the healthy growth and development of all children within Nuu-chah-nulth families and communities.

Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Family and Child Services is a delegated Aboriginal Child Welfare Agency. Since 1987 Usma has been providing child protection and family support services for the Nuuchah-nulth Tribal Council which is comprised of 14 bands on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

What's New

Sep18

Pre-Service Orientation- Port Alberni

Sep14

Gold River - FH info session

Sep13

Port Alberni FALL FH Info Sessions

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Usma Nuu-chah-nulth

Tel: (250) 724-3232
Fax: (250) 723-6017
Toll-free: 1-877-722-3232
Toll-free: 1-800-663-9122 (After Hours)

4227 6th Ave
Port Alberni, BC
V9Y 4N1

Mission statement

To support parents, extended families, and communities in protecting their children from abuse and neglect. To recognize and strengthen Nuu-chah-nulth culture and identity. To strengthen and maintain the extended family system. To ensure the healthy growth and development of all children within Nuu-chah-nulth families and communities.