Giishkaandago'Ikwe Health Services - Child's First Initiative Program

Application

Open to referrals from any source
Services are provided in the home, at school, in the community or any location that works best for the child and/or family

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Children 18 years of age and younger with complex care needs from any of the 10 First Nation communities in the Fort Frances Tribal area surrounding the Rainy River catchment area and living on/off reserve

Fees

None

Contacts

Lisa Ruppenstein - Program Assistant
lruppenstein@fftahs.org

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Works under Jordan's Principle to ensure Indigenous children have access to the essential government-funded health, social and educational products, services and supports they need
Focus of the CFI program is to:

Improve access for children to services
Ensure services are culturally appropriate
Ensure services are equitable and accessible regardless of geography
Seek more community-based solutions
Enhance early intervention and prevention services, and
Enable greater community control over services for children and youth

Programs, services and supports can include:

Medical supplies and equipment
Mobility aids
Mental health counselling, assessments and screening
Addiction services
Cultural services from elders
Specialized summer camps
Tutoring services and educational assistants
Speech therapy