Families & Chosen Kin
Families and chosen kin hold knowledge about a young person’s history, needs, gifts, and community. Their participation supports the young person without displacing the young person’s agency.
The Institute uses role-based screening, references, written conduct standards, supervision, contact rules, transportation and lodging rules, emergency plans, reporting procedures, and an alternate complaint route.
Routine communication uses approved program channels. Counselling and pastoral care follow written privacy, supervision, scheduling, and reporting protocols. Informal secrecy between adults and young people is prohibited.
The program uses age-specific learning groups, residential assignments, supervision, consent practices, and staff responsibilities. Adult participants do not become informal supervisors for minors.
Program consent and media consent are separate. A family and participant may decline publicity without loss of admission or standing.
After admission, a designated staff member prepares a care plan with the participant and family. Sensitive information reaches only those who need it for care or emergency response.
Families or chosen kin may take part in the opening welcome, periodic gatherings, preparation for Yɛ Week, and the culmination. Alternatives will be sought when work, distance, disability, or cost limits attendance.
Questions about safety, privacy, or participant care? Ask a question or report a concern.
