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Program:
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Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services - Fort Frances Office - Family Respite Services
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Phone Numbers:
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1-800-465-1100
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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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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Offers families a respite period from the daily care of children with developmental disabilitiesProvides qualified relief workers trained in First Aid and CPR as well as specific needs of the childAllows family to choose worker and to train them on specific needs of their family memberOffers flexibility of respite location, in family home, worker's home or planned activities
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Fees:
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Service fees - Family responsible for paying a small portion of the hourly rate paid to relief workers
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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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Families with children/youth younger than 18 years of age with a developmental disability
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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5/6/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141916
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