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Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services - Fort Frances Office - Foster Care and Adoption Services

Foster Care and Adoption Services

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240 First St E Suite 200
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 1K5
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807-274-7787
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Toll-Free: 1-800-465-1100
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Fax: 807-274-6646
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Last updated: May 6, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Intake assessment required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Temporary foster or kinship care requires the consent of parent(s) and child if over 12 years of age


  • Crown wards can receive assistance until 21 years of age


  • Services exclude the 9 First Nations reserves in the Rainy River District

Fees

None

Contacts

Ramona Sawatzky - Director of Children's Services

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Oversees programs and services to provide residential care for children who cannot be cared for by their biological parents including:
Adoption
  • Assists birth mother in making informed choices
  • Offers support before and after baby's birth
  • Completes home studies on prospective adoptive families
  • Provides support to families waiting to adopt a child and after the child joins the family
  • Assists in recording non-identifying information with the Adoption Disclosure Register
  • Offers support and assistance if a reunion is requested between biological parent and child placed into adoption
Foster Care
  • Facilitates arrangements to provide a temporary home for children who are separated from their family
  • Retains legal responsibility for the child
  • Provides initial orientation and ongoing training
  • Reimburses for all expenses incurred for welfare of child including living, medical, clothing, school and extra-curricular expenses
  • Provides access to a full range of therapeutic and relief services
  • Offers support from the local Foster Parents Association and meetings with other foster parents
Kinship Care
Offers two types of family care options:
  • Kinship Care places a child who is in the care of the agency with a member of their extended family
  • Kinship Service allows services to be provided for a child who is not in the care of the agency and remains within his/her family

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Last updated: May 6, 2025: Suggest an edit
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