• The objective for legitimate referrals is to provide intervention for families that will assist them in solving their own problems, so that the more intrusive services of child protection are not required

  • All child abuse investigations are conducted jointly with the police department having jurisdiction
Program: Children's Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay (The) - Marathon District Office - Child Welfare Services
Organization: Children's Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay (The)
Phone Numbers: 807-229-0580
Toll-Free: 1-800-465-3905
Fax: 807-229-0593
Email: information@thunderbaycas.ca
Website: www.thunderbaycas.ca/
Address:
PO Box 340
Marathon, ON
P0T 2E0
Street
Address
:
2 Ontario St Suite 5
Marathon
Location:
  • Located at Ontario St in Marathon
  • Closest intersection is at Ontario St and Peninsula Rd
  • Situated across the street from The Beer Store
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1:15 pm-5 pm
Public Contacts: Carmela Hardy - Executive Director
807-343-6100 * carmela.hardy@thunderbaycas.ca

Service Description: 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



Fees: None
Application: Contact Intake and Assessment
Eligibility / Target Population: Crisis Intervention and Counselling: Children and families traumatized by child abuse/neglect


Volunteers: Criteria vary by opportunity
Languages: English
Area Served: District of Thunder Bay
See Also: Child Abuse, Well-Being, and Welfare
Parenting Education
Last Updated: 12/6/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=140123

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