Aboriginal Cultural Competency program provides culture-based training each month for Southwest Child & Family Services staff and other service providers from Lethbridge & District. Training includes community tours of the Blood Reserve; other topics have included Blood Tribe Membership & Registration, Cultural Planning for the Child/Youth in care, Grandparenting, Literacy Challenges.

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Innipooka

(Buffalo Child) Program provides cultural knowledge and activities to blood tribe children in Northern Alberta

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Niitsititapia'pii Program

Blackfoot Culture and Language Program - Provides cultural knowledge and activities to blood tribe children in Southern Alberta

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Family connections program

The blood tribe family connections demonstration project seeks to strengthen cultural connectivity for blood tribe children residing off reserve.

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Other Programs

Children out of parental care - provides financial assistance for children temporarily living with extended family.