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Program:
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Fort Frances - Child and Family Services
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Address:
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815 Williams Ave Fort Frances, ON P9A 2R3
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Location:
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- Located at Williams Ave in the E end of Fort Frances
- Closest intersection is at Williams Ave and Third St E
- Situated near the former FH Huffman School
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Service Description:
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Indigenous Child & Family Well-Being Agency serving Métis children, youth, adults, Elders, and families across Northwestern Ontario. Provides prevention-based, culturally grounded supports that promote safety, wellness, and family connection.?? NWOMCFS has office locations across the Region located in Kenora, Dryden, Atikokan and Fort Frances.
Serves as a child welfare agency to protect and ensure the safety and well-being of Métis children, youth, adults, Elders and their families- Provides prevention-based services and programs to meet the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of children and families
- Offers cultural services including ceremonies, land-based activities and mentorship
- Promotes health and wellness
- Managed by a regional Board of Directors
Services and programs include:- Cultural services
- Customary care/Alternative care
- Family preservation
- Legal and repatriation services
- Youth services
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Application:
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Intake assessment required for all programs and services
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Métis children, youth, adults, Elders and their families residing in Northwestern Ontario
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Area Served:
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Fort Frances and Rainy River
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