Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation - Child and Family Services

Program to educate the community and its families on issues relating to living a healthy and holistic lifestyle based on the Anishnabek values and principles; establish ongoing youth and family activities to promote healthy lifestyles and liase with outside agencies to establish networking relationships and support systems with respect to healthy child and family development.

Services offered include:

• Information Nights and Workshops - drug and alcohol awareness, sexual health issues, safety issues, health issues and social issues.
• Recreational Family and Youth Activities - Sponsored trips for families in the summer months to destinations such as Canada’s Wonderland, Great Wolf Lodge and the CNE.
• Community Youth Centre - a centre for youths, age 4-18, to do homework, watch DVDs, play pool and ping-pong, create crafts, peer socialization and relaxation.
• Local Agency Networking - for families and community members to access information about other outside agencies.
• Assistance and Advocacy with Respect to Child Protection Matters.