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Program:
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Children's Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay (The) - Nipigon District Office - Child Welfare Services
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Phone Numbers:
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807-887-3035
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-465-3905
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Fax:
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807-887-2211
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Address:
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PO Box 1028
Nipigon, ON
P0T 2J0
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Street
Address:
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155 Railway St
Nipigon
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Location:
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- Located at Railway St in Nipigon
- Closest intersection is at Railway St and 4th St
- Situated across the street from the RBC Bank
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1:15 pm-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Carmela Hardy - Executive Director
807-343-6100 * carmela.hardy@thunderbaycas.ca
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Service Description:
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Intake and Assessment- Receives child protection referrals in confidence from the community
- Accepts allegations of child neglect and abuse
- Serves as general intake for all other programs and services offered
Child Welfare- Investigates allegations of child abuse and child neglect to determine the safety of the family environment for children
- Develops a plan of care for each child in collaboration with the child, caregiver and, when possible, the biological family
Crisis Intervention and Counselling- Provides crisis intervention and counselling
- Refers children or adult offenders to other commonly used services when and where needed
Volunteer Opportunities- Offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for community members
- Options for volunteers can include drivers, foster parents, parent aids, parent relief, recreation buddies, a special friend, tutoring, and sitting on a Volunteer Advisory Board
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Contact Intake and Assessment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Crisis Intervention and Counselling: Children and families traumatized by child abuse/neglect
Volunteers: Criteria vary by opportunity
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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12/6/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=140058
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