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Program:
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Child and Family Support Program
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Centre
PO Box 89 c/o Health Centre
Longlac, ON
P0T 2A0
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Street Address:
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203 Balsam Rd
Ginoogaming First Nation
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Location:
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- New Ginoogaming Health Centre is located at Balsam Rd in the community of Ginoogaming First Nation, 5 min S of Longlac
- Closest intersection is at Balsam Rd and Spruce St
- Situated near the Training Centre
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Ginoogaming First Nation- Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Management
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Delivers child care and protection services and family support services to community membersAdministers services in partnership with Dilico Anishinabek Family CarePrevention Services- Provides one-on-one counselling in areas such as bullying
- Educates children, families and community about rights and responsibilities under the Child and Family Services Act
- Advocates on behalf of clients and their rights in regards to the legal system
- Offers a variety of parenting programs
- Teaches parenting skills and assisting children through difficult times
- Develops and administers healthy social and recreational programs for families
- Hosts community forums to address issues such as youth struggling with problematic substance use, inadequate housing, schooling problems and after school activities
- Organizes traditional healing circles with elders for women and youth
- Provides information sessions about understanding substance dependency and resulting family violence, and overcoming oppression by understanding cultural realities
- Provides referral services to local and outside service providers including treatment and healing centres
Customary Care/Foster Care- Provides assistance with voluntary/customary care placements
- Provides support and counselling services to children in care
- Provides consultation and advertising in areas relating to customary care and foster care procedures
- Provides preventative services including awareness on child welfare matters including roles and responsibilities of the customary care/foster care worker
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Application:
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- Open to referrals from any source
- Intake assessment required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of Ginoogaming First Nation
- Children younger than 18 years of age and their families
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Ginoogaming First Nation
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