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Program:
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Grassy Narrows First Nation - Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services
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Phone Numbers:
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807-925-2525
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Fax:
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807-925-1062
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Address:
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c/o c/o Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services
PO Box 218 c/o Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services
Grassy Narrows, ON
P0X 1B0
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Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services
Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek First Nation
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Location:
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- Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services building is located in the community of Grassy Narrows First Nation
- Situated near the Band Office
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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-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Theresa Stevens - Director of Services
theresa.stevens@aafs.ca
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Service Description:
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Delivers child care, prevention and protection services and family support services to community members- Administers services on behalf of Anishinaabe Abinoojii Family Services (AAFS), a mandated Native Child Welfare Agency in Kenora, but functions independently
- Received the transfer of both protection and prevention services from AAFS with a Signing Ceremony on Apr 30th, 2013
- Partners with community police officers and local nursing staff to identify and support troubled families
Customary Care (Foster Care)
Coordinates foster care child placement in the following order of priority:- With immediate or extended family members in the community
- With other community members
- With extended family outside the community
- With a family in another Native community
- With a non-Aboriginal family as a last consideration
Prevention Services- Teaches parenting skills and assisting children through difficult times
- Develops and administers healthy social and recreational programs for families
- Hosts community forums to address issues such as youth struggling with problematic substance use, inadequate housing, schooling problems and after school activities
- Organizes elders meetings that address traditional child rearing methods
- Provides information sessions about understanding substance dependency and resulting family violence, and overcoming oppression by understanding cultural realities
- Provides referrals to other programs and supports
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Intake assessment required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of Grassy Narrows First Nation
- Children younger than 18 years of age in need of care and their families
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora
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Last Updated:
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5/26/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=153042
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