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Customary Care and Kinship Services

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200 Anemki Pl
Fort William First Nation, ON
P7J 1L6
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807-623-8511
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1-855-623-8511
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Fax: 807-626-7999
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm


Toll Free Hotline Mon-Sun 24 hours
Application
Call for information
Eligibility / Target Population
First Nations communities already involved with Dilico Child Welfare services by having stated that Dilico is to care for the child in question on its behalf
Fees
None
Languages
English ; Ojibwe
Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Customary Care (Mikinaak Model)
  • Refers to the traditional practice of placing/raising a child outside the home but within the First Nation community
  • All members of the family, extended family, relatives and community are involved with planning for the child but Dilico maintains the responsibility to care for the child
Kinship Service
  • Provides services for children who cannot be cared for in their home but are not in the care of Dilico
  • Refers to the full-time care and nurturing of a child by a relative, extended family member, a member of the child's community or another adult with whom the child has a significant relationship
  • The Kinship Service caregiver works collaboratively with Dilico staff to develop and carry out plans of service for the child
Last Updated: Apr 10, 2026: Suggest an edit