Fort William First Nation

Family Support Program

Search Search Results Agency Service
View Clipboard
Add
Description
  • 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:
  • Intake
  • Referrals
  • Assessments
  • Planning
  • Advocacy
  • Support
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
Comments
Family Support Workers also include:
Eligibility
  • Members of Fort William First Nation
  • Children younger than 18 years of age in need of care and their families
Application Process
Intake assessment required
Documents Required
Completed intake assessment required
Office
807-622-8802 - Health Centre
Fax
807-623-8312
Web Site
https://fwfn.com/
Email
[email protected]
Languages
English
Contact
Terry Bannon, Family Support Worker
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 807-622-8802 Ext 265
Fees
None
Topic(s)
Social Media
Agency Information
View Agency Profile
Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
October 3, 2025
Address
90 Anemki Dr, Suite 100
Fort William First Nation, ON, P7J 1L3
  • Serves as the community Health Centre located at Anemki Dr in Fort William First Nation
  • Closest intersection is at Anemki Dr and Mission Rd
  • Situated near the Dilico building

Open in Google Maps
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
0900 to 1600
Tue
0900 to 1600
Wed
0900 to 1600
Thu
0900 to 1600
Fri
0900 to 1600
Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Service Area(s)
Fort William First Nation
New Search Suggest Update
Share