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Program:
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Nipigon District Office - Child Welfare Services
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Address:
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PO Box 1028
Nipigon, ON
P0T 2J0
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Street Address:
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155 Railway St
Nipigon
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Location:
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- Located at Railway St in Nipigon
- Closest intersection is at Railway St and 4th St
- Situated across the street from the RBC Bank
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1:15 pm-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Delivers a full spectrum of prevention, early intervention and child protection services to ensure the safety of children and the well being of families
Intake and Assessment- Receives child protection referrals in confidence from the community
- Accepts allegations of child neglect and abuse
- Serves as general intake for all other programs and services offered
Child Welfare- Investigates allegations of child abuse and child neglect to determine the safety of the family environment for children
- Develops a plan of care for each child in collaboration with the child, caregiver and, when possible, the biological family
Crisis Intervention and Counselling- Provides crisis intervention and counselling
- Refers children or adult offenders to other commonly used services when and where needed
Volunteer Opportunities- Offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for community members
- Options for volunteers can include drivers, foster parents, parent aids, parent relief, recreation buddies, a special friend, tutoring, and sitting on a Volunteer Advisory Board
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Application:
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Contact Intake and Assessment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Crisis Intervention and Counselling: Children and families traumatized by child abuse/neglect
Volunteers: Criteria vary by opportunity
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