Tikinagan Child and Family Services - Child and Family Services

Application

Intake assessment required for all programs and services

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

First Nations individuals/families residing in Northwestern Ontario

Fees

None

Languages

English

Language Note

Cree, Oji-Cree, Ojibway; available upon request

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Fully Accessible - Main floor of building only

Description of Services:

Serves as a mandated Native Child Welfare agency in Northwestern Ontario

Created by Chiefs of Nishnawbe-Aski Nation to follow a cultural service model of child protection services which involves parents, extended family members, elders, community resource workers and First Nation leaders but no court orders/involvement
Delivers a full spectrum of culturally appropriate prevention, early intervention and child protection services to ensure the safety of children and the well being of families

Responsible for the administration of the following programs and services, based upon the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin (Everyone working together to raise our children) service model:

Customary Care Services
Customary Care Services, Wee-chee-way-win Circle of Healing
Foster Care
Oshkee Meekena Youth Healing Centre in Cat Lake
Prevention and Support Services
Residential Services