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Program:
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Anishinaabe Abinoojii Family Services - Child Protection Services
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Phone Numbers:
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807-468-6224
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Crisis:
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1-866-420-9990
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Fax:
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807-468-6643
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Address:
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Wauzhushk Onigum Nation PO Box 1360
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X7
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Street
Address:
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20 Main St S
Kenora
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Location:
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- Located at the Lake of the Woods Professional Centre building on Main St S in Kenora
- Situated directly across from Kenora City Hall
- Closest intersection is at Main St S and McClellan Ave
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Public Contacts:
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Sean Spencer - Director of Services
807-468-6224 Ext 1020 * sean.spencer@aafs.ca
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Service Description:
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Provides mandated protection services and programs to First Nations children and families
Offers the following services:- Coordinates alternative care and customary care placements for children and youth
- Conducts intake assessments
- Investigates all reports of abuse and neglect
- Offers family relief and support
- Assists youth in planning for their future
- Promotes community awareness and education through workshops and seminars
- Hosts an annual traditional "Honouring Our Children" powwow
- Organizes seasonal feasts in different communities
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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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- First Nations children and youth 17 years of age and younger, on/off-reserve and in need of protection
- Several service agreements with individual communities and/or child welfare authorities are in place to provide protection and prevention services locally and/or regionally; information listed on website
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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, Northern
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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=146658
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