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Program:
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Anishinaabe Abinoojii Family Services - Child Care Agency
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Phone Numbers:
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807-548-1099
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Crisis:
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1-866-420-9990
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Fax:
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807-548-1345
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Address:
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Wauzhushk Onigum Nation Box 1360
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X7
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Wauzhushk Onigum Nation
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Location:
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- Serves as the executive, administration, and finance office for Anishinaabe Abinoojii Family Services
- Located in Wauzhushk Onigum Nation
- Community is 2 miles SE of Kenora off Hwy 17E, along N shore of Lake of the Woods
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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-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Administers bicultural child protection and prevention services for First Nation children and youth- Provides on-call services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Investigates all reports of child abuse/neglect
- Focus is on providing services that respect Anishinaabe heritage, culture and traditions
- Belongs to the Association of Native Child and Family Service Agencies of Ontario
Services include:- Alternative Care (Foster Care)
- Child Protection Services
- Children's Mental Health Services
- Customary Care
- Prevention Services
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Fees:
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None
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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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Child Protection Services
- Mandated for First Nations children and youth 17 years of age and under in need of protection
- Voluntary for children 16 years of age and over
Prevention Services: Families requiring intervention in order to prevent family breakdown
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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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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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7/2/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=146560
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