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Program:
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Alternative Care Services
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Address:
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Wauzhushk Onigum Nation PO Box 1360
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X7
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Location:
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- Located at the Lake of the Woods Professional Centre building on Main St S in Kenora
- Situated directly across from Kenora City Hall
- Closest intersection is at Main St S and McClellan Ave
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Administers bicultural child protection and prevention services for First Nation children and youthFocus is on providing services that respect Anishinaabe heritage, culture and traditions
Facilitates arrangements to provide a temporary home for children who are separated from their family- Conducts in-depth interviews and documents all information of families desiring to become caregivers
- 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
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Application:
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Intake Assessment required for all programs
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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First Nations children, and youth 17 years of age and younger and their families on/off-reserve in need of protection
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, Oji-Cree; upon request
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Area Served:
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Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum, Constance Lake First Nation, Eagle Lake First Nation, Grassy Narrows First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, Obashkaandagaang First Nation, and Wabauskang First Nation
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