Fort Frances - Sand Bay Rd - Child and Family Care Program

443 Sand Bay Rd
Fort Frances

807-274-7418

807-275-8625

Fax: 807-274-6279

receptionist@couchiching.ca

www.couchichingfirstnation.com/child-family-care

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

Last update: Apr 2, 2026: Suggest an edit

Application

Intake assessment required

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Couchiching First Nation
Children younger than 18 years of age and their families

Fees

None

Contacts

Verna Bruyere - Receptionist
807-274-0261 * verna.bruyere@weechi.ca
Michelle Strachan - Director of Social Services
807-274-0265 Ext 332 * michelle.strachan@couchiching.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides services and support to children in need of care and protection and to help strengthen and heal families

Investigates all suspected cases of abuse/neglect
Provides alternative care choices
Addresses the causes of family breakdown and provides counselling and referrals to restore family health

Child Care Services
Provides substitute care and protection of children when:

Family situation becomes stressful
Child is left alone
Single parent needs a break
Parents must go away for treatment

Family Support Services

Provides counselling to families experiencing distress for a variety of reasons including low/no income, violence and relationship deterioration
Provides referrals to community and traditional support services

Foster Homes

Coordinates placement of children in foster care
Promotes child placement in families within the Couchiching community
Encourages families to become involved by providing care for specialized foster homes (for children requiring more care and attention), regular foster homes (short or long term placement), and emergency foster homes (for children in emergency situations)

Last Updated: Apr 2, 2026: Suggest an edit