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Program:
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Infant and Child Development
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Address:
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240 First St E Suite 200
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 1K5
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Location:
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Located at First St E near Mowat Ave
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Service Description:
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Functions as a unique integrated children's services organization providing a variety of services
Offers services and support to families and children at risk for delay or who have been diagnosed with a developmental, physical or sensory disability- Provides home visits with flexible hours to assist with the challenges of parenting
- Offers developmental screening and assessments
- Develops individual early intervention programs as required
- Provides one-on-one and group parenting programs for behavioural issues
- Assists with coordinating health, financial and educational services in the community
- Assists with the transition to school for special needs children
- Facilitates recreational and life skills programming
- Provides individual and family counselling
- Offers referrals to various supports and services related to optimal growth and development for children with special needs
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Application:
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- Referrals for service are received through Central Access at Firefly, located in both the Fort Frances and Atikokan offices
- In Fort Frances, Rainy River, and the surrounding area call 807-274-7787 or toll free at 1-866-646-6616, or visit the office at 240 First St E, Fort Frances
- In Atikokan and the surrounding area, call 807-597-4528 or visit the office at 211 Main St, Atikokan
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children aged 0-6 years of age who are at risk for delay or who have been diagnosed with a developmental, physical or sensory disability and their families
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