Grassy Narrows First Nation - Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services - Behavioural Supports Ontario

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Program:	Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services

Organizations:	Grassy Narrows First Nation Grassy Narrows First Nation - Band Office

Description of Services:	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


Fees:	None

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Grassy Narrows First Nation Children younger than 18 years of age in need of care and their families

Application:	Intake assessment required

Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English


Phone Numbers:	807-925-2525

Fax:	807-925-1062


Address:	c/o c/o Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services PO Box 218 c/o Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services Grassy Narrows, ON P0X 1B0

Street Address:	Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek First Nation

Location:	Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services building is located in the community of Grassy Narrows First Nation Situated near the Band Office

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm

Contacts:	Theresa Stevens - Director of Services theresa.stevens@aafs.ca

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