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Family Support Program

90 Anemki Dr Suite 100
Fort William First Nation, ON
P7J 1L3

807-622-8802

Fax: 807-623-8312

fwfn.com/

Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm

Last updated: Jul 24, 2024: Suggest an edit

Intake assessment required

None

Terry Bannon - Family Support Worker
807-622-8802 Ext 265 * TerryBannon@fwfn.com

English

Ojibway, available upon request

Wheelchair Accessible

Delivers child care and protection services, and family support services to community members

Administers protection services in collaboration with Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, a mandated Native Child Welfare Agency in Thunder Bay

Partners with community police officers and local nursing staff to identify and support troubled families

Family support services include:

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

Last updated: Jul 24, 2024: Suggest an edit