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Program:
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Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Indigenous Combined Court Worker Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-223-4180
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Address:
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74 Queen St
Dryden, ON
P8N 1A4
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Location:
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Located on the corner of Queen St and Van Horne Ave
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated spaces available; Entrance -- Accessible with automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible with grab bar
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Hours:
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Mon-Tue 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Wed-Fri 8:30 am-6 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Youth in Transition Worker
807-223-4180 ext 2237; 807-220-5263 * court@dnfconline.org
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Service Description:
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Provides support to Indigenous youth as they transition from the child welfare system into adulthood- Provides one-on-one support to create an individualized Action Plan to determine goals and supports required to achieve goals
- Offers programming on many topics to support goals and help build social networks
Support services are available in the following areas:- Cooking assistance
- Cultural education/information
- Educational assistance such as enrolling in high school, college/university, upgrading courses
- Employment
- Financial planning and banking
- Health care such as finding a doctor
- Housing (affordable)
- Legal support/advice
- Social activities
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call to register
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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First Nations, Inuit or Métis off-reserve youth 16-24 years of age currently in or preparing to exit the child welfare system
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Staff person, no services provided
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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12/9/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=164289
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