Searching for Child Abuse Services

On-site and off-site support services for children who have witnesses violence offering both individual and group counseling services. Child Witness Programs, partnership and referral with other related agencies and educational programing.

On-site and off-site support services for children who have witnesses violence offering both individual and group counseling services. Child Witness Programs, partnership and referral with other related agencies and educational programing.

Provides child protection services within our community seven days a week, twenty four hours a day, to the children and families

• services include investigations of allegations of child abuse and neglect, support to families and out of home placement in approved adoptive, foster homes or group care programs
• programs and services are developed in response to the needs of the community and the child welfare mandate

• Charitable arm of Highland Shores Children's Aid Society

Programs include:

• Camp Hope
• Playing for Keeps
• Family Services Care Program
• Helping Hands
• Reach for Success Bursary Program
• Counselling and Support
• Public Education & Awareness Programs

DVSARP offers a 24-hour response team of nurses who are specially equipped with knowledge specific to intimate partner domestic violence and /or sexual assault (SA/DV) across the lifespan acute cases

• providing service to women, men and children
• within the team is a follow up nurse who is able to provide ongoing support to patients following the acute stage
• follow up nurse also can provide support to patients requiring assistance with historical Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault and works as a liaison with the community supports

The Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault team responds to all four hospitals within Quinte Health Care:

• Belleville, Trenton, Picton and North Hastings
• on-call nurse responds when paged by a local Emergency Department to assist the team with the care of a patient whom discloses to the triage nurse that they have been assaulted and require assistance
• collaborates with the Emergency Department Team as well as the sexual assault center social worker, or children's aid society as well as other social service sectors to support the assault victim and together provide a comprehensive assessment and a plan of care to meet the needs of the patient who has encountered an acute assault
• takes turns at being available for on call shifts
• legal and medical information will be offered as well as forensic collection in the event of an acute sexual assault at the patients discretion
• access to a sexual assault worker is also provided in conjunction with the Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault response nurse or coordinated by the local Emergency Department as required
• victims of an acute Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault are encouraged to engage 911 and/or go directly to the nearest Emergency Department for assistance

Provides child protection services within our community seven days a week, twenty four hours a day, to the children and families

• services include investigations of allegations of child abuse and neglect, support to families and out of home placement in approved adoptive, foster homes or group care programs
• programs and services are developed in response to the needs of the community and the child welfare mandate

Provides child protection services within our community seven days a week, twenty four hours a day, to the children and families

• services include investigations of allegations of child abuse and neglect, support to families and out of home placement in approved adoptive, foster homes or group care programs
• programs and services are developed in response to the needs of the community and the child welfare mandate

Helps families of children with a developmental or physical challenge

• provides counselling and support to families
• case management services
• referrals and assessments
• advocacy
• information and assistance in completing applications for government funding for various programs
• information regarding services within the community and across the province

Children's protective services agency

• administers the Child and Family Services Act, deals with child abuse and neglect allegations, foster and alternate care for children, assistance to parents, and adoption study and placement
• offers a wide range of volunteer prevention services and services to families of children with special needs
• branch office in Northbrook

COVID19 Service is offered virtually with telephone or video support.
In-person services are offered on a limited basis to allow for physical distancing in our office space.
Walk-In Counselling Clinic: Telephone support available Tue 8 am-4 pm and Thu 10 am-6 pm. Limited in-person appointments are available. Call 905-377-7784.

Regular service
Skill building support for children and youth. Services provides skill development for improving communication, decision-making and problem-solving as well as managing emotions such as anxiety, stress, and anger.

• Support offered on an individual basis, with flexible hours
• Family support, case management, and coordination with community agencies is provided for short and long-term needs of young people and their families.

Child and family services agency that delivers culturally appropriate services.

Services include:

• Works to reclaim the inherent right to protect and care for Indigenous children
• Ensures the safety and well-being of youth with culturally appropriate, community oriented and case specific services provided to families so they can begin to reconnect and rebuild their lives in order to restore the family unit
• Mental Health and Addiction services
• Accompanies Children's Aid Society workers to ensure cultural practices are respected
• First point of contact for families, children and youth in need of support
• Provides advocacy

Child and Family services for 8 First Nations:

Chippewas of Beausoleil First Nation (Simcoe County)

• Health and Social Services Building
• 11 O'Gemaa Miikaan

Chippewas of Georgina First Nation (York Region)

• Health and Social Services Building
• 144 Hello Road

Mississaugas of Hiawatha First Nation (Peterborough County)

• Health and Social Services Building
• 517 Hiawatha Line

Mississaugas of Alderville First Nation (Northumberland County)

• Health and Social Services Building
• 8467 County Road 18

Mississaugas of Scugog First Nation (Durham Region)

• Health and Social Services Building
• 22600 Island Road

Pottawatomi First Nation of Moose Deer Point (District of Muskoka)

• 3719 12 Mile A Road

Wahta Mohawks (Simcoe County)

• 2664 Muskoka Rd #38

Chippewas of Rama First Nation

• 5884 Rama Road, Suite 200

Assesses all complaints of children in need of protection.
Other programs include:

• adoption
• residential care
• foster care
• protection services
• volunteer services
• prevention services
• preparation for independence program for older adolescents

COVID-19 (December 13, 2021): Program still running. Some follow-up services are being conducted slightly differently, but are still fully accessible.

Specialized medical treatment program for sexual assault and domestic violence victims

• provides medical and nursing care
• testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infection
• provision of birth control
• forensic collection and documentation in the form of the sexual assault evidence kit (SAEK) and forensic photography
• crisis counseling
• safety planning
• medical and social assistance follow-up with victims sexually assaulted or physically/emotionally assaulted by an intimate partner

COVID-19 (November 15, 2021): Open and reachable by phone.

Child protection services agency

• investigates child abuse and neglect
• individual counselling and support to youth in care and former youth in care
• family counselling
• in-home support
• access visits
• development of care alternatives including family when alternate care for children is necessary
• adoption services, adoption disclosure services, foster care services and recruitment of foster parents
• pregnancy counselling
• participates in community partnerships to develop services to support individual families and youth
• promotes community awareness events and presentations including annual Child Abuse Prevention Month, Foster Family Week, Adoption Awareness Month to raise community awareness of child welfare issues

Clinical services to families involved in matters before Family Court

• the clinic offers assessment in matters relating to child welfare and the Youth Justice Act
• assessments are assigned to a primary worker and are comprehensive and detailed (taking 12 to 15 weeks to complete) and require interviews with the parties, children, and other involved individuals

Provides protection services for children and youth, including:

• assessment and investigation of situations where a child may be deemed to be at risk of physical, sexual or emotional harm or abuse, or in situations of neglect
• case management, service coordination, crisis intervention
• temporary relief for parents on a planned basis to alleviate stress when receiving counselling
• residential care when necessary to protect a child from harm in the home
• foster care, group care and placement with extended family as kin in care
• supervised and semi-supervised access visits while children are not residing with a parent
• adoption and post-adoption support
• financial literacy, life skills courses and independent living support for youth transitioning to independence
• financial support for youth over 21, primarily for education costs
• pregnancy counselling and planning regarding the pending birth of a child to a single parent

Offers the Triple P Parenting Program one-on-one in the home. Provides coaching and education on positive parenting

Family Preservation Program provides practical assistance for parents and teens experiencing conflict. Provides support for child management and parenting in cases where child is at risk

Also provides an Adoption Disclosure Service to adult adoptees in accordance with relevant legislation

Provides free and confidential medical treatment for female and male sexual assault victims of all ages and for individuals experiencing domestic violence (intimate partner abuse). Specially trained Registered Nurses are on-call 24 hours a day.

Services include:

• emergency health care
• evidence collection and photo documentation
• testing and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases including HIV
• emergency contraception
• crisis counseling and referral
• risk assessment and safety planning
• follow up care
• navigation through complex network of systems

Patients can decide if police are involved or not.

Child protection services agency

• investigates child abuse and neglect
• family and individual counselling
• in-home support
• access visits
• development of care alternatives, including the family, when alternate care for children is necessary
• support to youth in care and former youth in care

Adoption services

• adoption disclosure services
• foster care services
• recruitment of foster parents
• pregnancy counselling

Promotes community awareness events and presentations to raise community awareness of child welfare issues including:

• annual Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Foster Family Week
• Adoption Awareness Month

Provides child protection services within our community seven days a week, twenty four hours a day, to the children and families

• services include investigations of allegations of child abuse and neglect, support to families and out of home placement in approved adoptive, foster homes or group care programs
• programs and services are developed in response to the needs of the community and the child welfare mandate

Women's Resources provides emergency shelter, support and referral for abused women, those identifying as women, and their children in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Outreach appointments can be conducted in person or virtual. All current COVID protocols are in place.

• 24-hour crisis line and emergency shelter staffed 24 hours a day.


• Community services include: individual counselling, housing supports, support groups, Bridges of Kawartha Lakes, Family Court Support and a resource library.
• Resource Centre - information and education on women's abuse and women's issues
• Outreach Services - supportive, one-to-one counselling for those who have experienced past abuse or are experiencing current abuse
• Bridges of Kawartha Lakes - connects women with necessary community partners and resources such as housing, legal aid, children's aid, medical consulting and parenting support
• Family Court Support - Information, support and referrals to help women navigate the family court support system
• Support Groups - support groups for women who have experienced violence in their lives
• Child Witness Program - groups for children who have been exposed to violence and abuse in their home. Sessions involve both boys and girls and groups are organized by age.
• Individual teen counselling for youth ages 12-16 who are experiencing abuse or issues of past abuse including sexual abuse. All calls are confidential.
• Public Speaking and Education - Women's Resources offers speakers to church groups, schools, service clubs and other organizations or businesses who are interested in learning more about Women's Resources or issues related to women abuse.
• Vicky's Values - gently used clothing store provides affordable quality clothing and household items to the community.
• Volunteers - are the cornerstone of Women's Resources. We rely on their dedication and commitment to support the services we provide. If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer, please call 705-878-5938 or go to our website https://womensresources.ca/join/

A service agency under provincial legislation to provide the following services: Protection, Child Care Services, Adoption.

• Where it is impossible to keep families together, Protection Services gives protection by taking children into their care.
• It is the aim of the Society, wherever possible, to maintain the child in his/her family through the services of Social Workers.
• Child Care Services provide foster care for children admitted in the care of the Society.
• Adoption Services finds homes for children whose parents cannot make a permanent home for them.

Community Counselling Provides:

• Crisis and longer term counselling rehabilitation case management and psychiatric assessment services to those individuals 16 years of age and older who have a serious mental illness. Require doctor's referral
• Lynx Early Psychosis Intervention program (ERI) which serves those young people who are 15 - 35 years old and showing early signs of possible 1st episode of psychosis .Require doctor's referral
• Virtual ER for pediatric population (children 0-18 years old) which provides adolescent psychiatry consultation based on a doctor's referral

Provides children's mental health services

• assessment, treatment planning and review and followup for children, youth (up to 18 years of age) and their families experiencing significant social, emotional or behavioural difficulties
• counselling
• groups
• sexual abuse treatment
• sexual behaviour assessments
• specialized assessments
• public education workshops
• intensive child and family services
• quick response
• Early Years

Children's aid society

• protection for children in the community
• places children for temporary care and adoption

Information and emotional support for anyone who has experienced sexual violence or who needs information about sexual violence, services and community referrals

24hr Emergency Medical Services

• DV/SACC team at Lakeridge Health Oshawa available 24 hr medical emergencies for sexual assault and intimate partner violence victims

Sexual Assault

• male, female or transgender adult victims of sexual assault up to 12 days post assault, children under 16 years of age up to 7 days post-assault examination, treatment, evidence collection, safety planning, referrals, follow-up

Domestic Violence

• for intimate partner, adult male, female or transgender victims (do not need to have injuries) - documentation and photographs of injuries, safety planning, referrals, follow-up

Information and Counselling

• individual counselling for adult male or female victims of sexual assault and/or domestic violence within the past year