Program: Nipigon District Office - Child Welfare Services
Organization: Children's Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay (The)
Description of Services: Intake and Assessment
  • Receives child protection referrals in confidence from the community
  • Accepts allegations of child neglect and abuse
  • Serves as general intake for all other programs and services offered
Child Welfare
  • Investigates allegations of child abuse and child neglect to determine the safety of the family environment for children
  • Develops a plan of care for each child in collaboration with the child, caregiver and, when possible, the biological family
Crisis Intervention and Counselling
  • Provides crisis intervention and counselling
  • Refers children or adult offenders to other commonly used services when and where needed
Volunteer Opportunities
  • Offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for community members
  • Options for volunteers can include drivers, foster parents, parent aids, parent relief, recreation buddies, a special friend, tutoring, and sitting on a Volunteer Advisory Board
Requirements
Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Crisis Intervention and Counselling: Children and families traumatized by child abuse/neglect


Volunteers: Criteria vary by opportunity
Application: Contact Intake and Assessment
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 807-887-3035
Toll-Free: 1-800-465-3905
Fax: 807-887-2211
Email: information@thunderbaycas.ca
Website: www.thunderbaycas.ca/
Address: PO Box 1028
Nipigon, ON
P0T 2J0
Street
Address: 		155 Railway St
Nipigon
Map
Location:
  • Located at Railway St in Nipigon
  • Closest intersection is at Railway St and 4th St
  • Situated across the street from the RBC Bank
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1:15 pm-4:30 pm

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