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Program:
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Weechi It Te Win Family Services - Alternative Care Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-3201
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-465-2911
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After Hours:
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807-274-3201
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Fax:
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807-274-8435
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Address:
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PO Box 812
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N1
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Street
Address:
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1455 Idylwild Dr Nanicost Building
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Functions as the main office located in the Nanicost Building at Idylwild Dr
- Closest intersection is at Idylwild Dr and School Rd just off Hwy 11
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Donna Mainville - Manager of Naaniijaan Abinoojii
807-274-3201 Ext 4020 * donna.mainville@weechi.ca
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Service Description:
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Coordinates child protection and prevention programs and services that promote the preservation of Indigenous culture
- Enforces and supports the Duty To Report principle, requiring all persons to report suspected child abuse
- Investigates and assesses, in a manner that is culturally appropriate, all reports of child abuse including emotional, physical, sexual and neglect
Alternative Care Program (ACP)
- Facilitates short term and long term placements (foster care) for children requiring out of home care
- Promotes foster care placement in homes of extended family within child's community; if not possible then works to secure placement within Anishinaabe homes
- Processes applications for individuals wishing to become caregiver homes
Treatment Foster Care Program
- Provides ongoing support and training primarily to foster families and children placed in care in order to maintain success of program and to prevent breakdown of placement
- Addresses the needs of the child/youth in care in the areas of cultural awareness, independent living skills, academic needs and vocation and life skills training
- Provides individual counselling and group therapy to address issues such as, but not limited to sexual identity, depression, anger management and family of origin issues
- Provides ongoing education to First Nation communities to build their capacity to care for own children and youth
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Alternative Care Program: Referrals for placement must be made through Alternative Care Coordinators either at the Community Level or the Tribal Level
Individuals wishing to become caregivers must submit:
- Completed application form
- Criminal reference check
- Medical report
- Consent for Home Study I
- Consent for Home Study II
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Must be a member of any of the 9 First Nations communities in the Rainy Lake Tribal Region either on/off-reserve
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, upon request
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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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1/2/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=142064
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