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Program:
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Foster Care and Adoption Services
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Address:
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1110 Jade Court
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6M7
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Map
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Location:
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- Located at Jade Court in Thunder Bay one block W of Balmoral St
- Closest intersection is at Jade Court and Amber Dr
- Situated past Dufresne Furniture and behind Superior Hyundai
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sep-Jun
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Jul-Aug
Intake and Assessment: Mon-Sun 24 hours
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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
Adoption- Assists birth mother in making informed choices
- Offers support before and after baby's birth
- Completes home studies on prospective adoptive families
- Provides support to families waiting to adopt a child and after the child joins the family
- Assists in locating non-identifying information with the Adoption Disclosure Register
- Assists with registration to the Adoption Disclosure Register which can assist with searches to contact a birth relative
- Offers support and assistance if a reunion is requested between biological parent and child placed into adoption
Temporary and Long Term Fostering- Facilitates arrangements to provide a temporary home for children who are separated from their family for various reasons including neglect and abuse
- Retains legal responsibility for the child
- Provides initial orientation and ongoing training
- Reimburses for all expenses incurred for welfare of child including living, medical, clothing, school and extra-curricular expenses
- Provides access to a full range of therapeutic and relief services
Kinship Care- Places a child who is in the care of the agency with a member of their extended family
- Kinship Services allow services to be provided for a child who is not in the care of the agency and remains within his/her family
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Application:
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Intake process and home assessment required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adoption
- Individuals and families interested in adopting
- Pregnant women interested in adoption
- Adopted individuals seeking information on birth family
Temporary and Long Term Fostering
- Children in care
- Various eligibility criteria must be met to become a foster family or parent
Kinship Care
- Individuals interested in raising a child/youth placed in care, usually members of their extended family or community support group
- Requires completion of criminal and agency background checks, personal interviews, and an assessment of the home and family
- Requires the consent of parent(s) and child if over 12 years of age
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