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Program:
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Community Action Program for Children
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Address:
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226 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
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Map
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Location:
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- Thunder Bay Métis Hall is located at May St S in the South Ward
- Closest intersection is at May St S and Arthur St E
- Situated directly across the street from the Thunder Bay District Social Services building
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- no automatic push button available; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar
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Service Description:
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Offers a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services to Métis people
Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
Offers services, ongoing support and education to enhance the lives of young children and families- Prevents children from becoming at-risk because of certain conditions such as family violence, poverty, abuse, neglect and unhealthy living conditions
- Promotes healthier child development through early childhood interventions
- Provides information on children's nutrition, areas of injury prevention, and the mental health of the child
- Provides services that allow for skill teaching, ongoing support and education as a means to assist families in the healing process
- Offers drop-in parent and child programs for families and caregivers of children
Programs include:- Parent and Tot Drop-In Program
- Parenting Program with workshops which include input from members and child care for children
- Healthy Lifestyles for family members wanting information on traditional ways
- Cultural events and community gatherings
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Fees:
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None; Fee assistance available for Transportation: Bus passes available to adults attending programs
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Application:
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- Intake assessment required
- Program requires advance registration
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Métis individuals and families with children younger than 6 years of age
- Children younger than 6 years of age at-risk
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