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Children's Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay (The)

Child Welfare Services

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Description
Intake and Assessment
  • Receives child protection referrals in confidence from the community
  • Accepts allegations of child neglect and abuse
  • Serves as general intake for all other programs and services offered
Child Welfare
  • Investigates allegations of child abuse and child neglect to determine the safety of the family environment for children
  • Develops a plan of care for each child in collaboration with the child, caregiver and when possible, the biological family
Crisis Intervention and Counselling
  • Provides crisis intervention and counselling
  • Refers children or adult offenders to other commonly used services when and where needed
Volunteer Opportunities
  • Offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for community members
  • Options for volunteers can include drivers, foster parents, parent aids, parent relief, recreation buddies, a special friend, tutoring, and sitting on a Volunteer Advisory Board

Comments
  • The objective for legitimate referrals is to provide intervention for families that will assist them in solving their own problems, so that the more intrusive services of child protection are not required

  • All child abuse investigations are conducted jointly with the police department having jurisdiction
Eligibility
Crisis Intervention and Counselling: Children and families traumatized by child abuse/neglect
Volunteers: Criteria vary by opportunity
Application Process
Contact Intake and Assessment
Toll Free
1-800-465-3905 - Intake and Assessment
Office
807-229-0580
Fax
807-229-0593
Web Site
http://www.thunderbaycas.ca/
Email
information@thunderbaycas.ca
Mailing Address
PO Box 340
Marathon, ON, P0T 2E0
Canada
Languages
English
Executive Director
Carmela Hardy
Email: carmela.hardy@thunderbaycas.ca
Phone: 807-343-6100
Fees
None
Documents Required
Intake assessment required
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
September 19, 2023
Address
2 Ontario St, Suite 5
Marathon, ON, P0T 2E0
  • Located at Ontario St in Marathon
  • Closest intersection is at Ontario St and Peninsula Rd
  • Situated across the street from The Beer Store

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Hours of Operation
Mon
0900 to 1700
Tue
0900 to 1700
Wed
0900 to 1700
Thu
0900 to 1700
Fri
0900 to 1700

Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1:15 pm-5 pm
Service Area(s)
Marathon