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Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect under the Child and Family Services Act * provides children brought into the care of the agency with temporary or long-term care through placement in foster homes, kinship homes, group homes or institutions * ongoing supervision, counselling and group support to families * referrals to other community services for families requiring non protection child/family services * handles adoptions and adoption disclosure
PRIDE (Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education) - Pre service training program for prospective foster and adoptive parents * identifies the challenges and opportunities of caring for children and families facing difficulties
Family Violence (0- 18 years) - Promotes safety * group and one-on-one counselling for women and children
Partner Assault Response (PAR) (13-18 years) - Specialized counselling and educational services for people who have assaulted their partners * court ordered program
Men Accepting Responsibility to Change Program (MARC) - The Partner Response Program for men is a 12 week psycho-educational program for people who have used violence and abuse towards their intimate partner including a spouse or or partner. Victims/partners of the individual referred into the program are provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and updates about the group member progress.
Oxford Child Witness Program (7-18 years) - Court preparation and support for children, teens and their families
Children Exposed to Family Violence (0-16 years) - Group that introduces children to the idea of healthy, non-abusive family relationships, helps them understand that they are not to blame for the violence within their home and works to increase self-esteem
Women's Focus Group (13-18 years) - Counselling services to women who have experienced a violent relationship
Teen Dating Violence Forum (13-18 years) - Opportunity for teenage girls to reach out for help
PRIDE (Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education) - Pre service training program for prospective foster and adoptive parents * identifies the challenges and opportunities of caring for children and families facing difficulties
Family Violence (0- 18 years) - Promotes safety * group and one-on-one counselling for women and children
Partner Assault Response (PAR) (13-18 years) - Specialized counselling and educational services for people who have assaulted their partners * court ordered program
Men Accepting Responsibility to Change Program (MARC) - The Partner Response Program for men is a 12 week psycho-educational program for people who have used violence and abuse towards their intimate partner including a spouse or or partner. Victims/partners of the individual referred into the program are provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and updates about the group member progress.
Oxford Child Witness Program (7-18 years) - Court preparation and support for children, teens and their families
Children Exposed to Family Violence (0-16 years) - Group that introduces children to the idea of healthy, non-abusive family relationships, helps them understand that they are not to blame for the violence within their home and works to increase self-esteem
Women's Focus Group (13-18 years) - Counselling services to women who have experienced a violent relationship
Teen Dating Violence Forum (13-18 years) - Opportunity for teenage girls to reach out for help
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The Huron-Perth Children's Aid Society (H-PCAS) serves children, adolescents and families under the Child and Family Services Act
Services provided by the H-PCAS include:
Services provided by the H-PCAS include:
- Child Protection
- Counselling services to children under 16 years of age and their parents
- Placement of children at risk in individual and group home foster family settings
- Adoption placement of infants and older children who are legally and emotionally free for adoption
- Supervision, finalization of adoptions through the court
- Ongoing assistance to adoptive families
- Information Dissemination regarding "Duty to Report" suspected cases of child abuse and neglect through the Purple Ribbon Campaign
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Sexual Abuse Treatment Program
1-888-829-7484 Ext 0Office: 519-272-8210 Ext 2570
Crisis: 1-888-829-7484
Optimism Place: 519-271-5550
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Provides confidential counselling services and therapy groups to adult women (aged 16 years or older) who have been recently sexually assaulted or who have experienced childhood sexual abuse or trauma
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Provides a safe supportive place to stay for women 16 years and over, with or without children
- confidential counselling and emotional support
- 24-hour crisis line (anonymous calls accepted) and transportation to the shelter if needed during a crisis
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Counselling program that assists mothers and children whose lives have been affected by abuse
Services include:
Services include:
- short-term children's counselling
- elementary school-based counselling
- short-term youth counselling
- support, advocacy and referral services to other agencies
- education and information about community resources for women and their children
- education and information about violence against women and its effects on women and children
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Stop The Abuse in Relationships (STAR) Program
Office: 519-805-8188Crisis: 1-800-265-8076
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Counselling available in all secondary schools in Haldimand and Norfolk for all students who:
Classroom presentations are available at the request of a student or teacher on issues including:
- have witnessed abuse
- have experienced abuse in a dating relationship, either as the victim or as the abuser
- have been a victim of sexual assault / abuse
- have experienced other forms of abuse in dating or peer relationships - bullying, harassment
- want information and help to support a friend in an abusive situation
Classroom presentations are available at the request of a student or teacher on issues including:
- abuse
- sexual assault / abuse
- healthy relationships
- female empowerment
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Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care Team provides care to survivors to help meet their health, emotional and social needs
Services include:
Services include:
- specialized, specially trained, healthcare team of nurses
- collection of forensic evidence
- crisis intervention
- documentation and photographs
- physical examination and treatment of injuries
- testing and prophylaxis for sexually transmitted infections (STI), pregnancy and HIV
- referrals to community agencies for counselling
- no charge for any services or medication
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Contact Children's Aid Society if child abuse or neglect has occurred, is suspected or if a child is at risk of being abused and neglected
If a child under the age of 18 years has been assaulted, including any assault by someone who is not a caregiver, call the police * if a child is in immediate danger call 911
If a child under the age of 18 years has been assaulted, including any assault by someone who is not a caregiver, call the police * if a child is in immediate danger call 911
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Investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect under the Child and Family Services Act * protects children at risk of abuse * provides children brought into the care of the CAS with temporary and long-term care * handles adoptions and adoption disclosure * promotes healthy development of children, families and communities * social workers available for education, training events and presentations on the topic of child abuse, child protection and duty to report
Adoption Services - Information about adopting a child in Ontario
Birth Family - Adoption Disclosure - Birth family and adoption information for children and parents
Child Abuse and Neglect - Contact Children's Aid Society if child abuse or neglect has occurred, is suspected or if a child is at risk of being abused and neglected
Foster Care Program - Information on how to become a foster parent
Services and Programs:
Adoption Services - Information about adopting a child in Ontario
Birth Family - Adoption Disclosure - Birth family and adoption information for children and parents
Child Abuse and Neglect - Contact Children's Aid Society if child abuse or neglect has occurred, is suspected or if a child is at risk of being abused and neglected
Foster Care Program - Information on how to become a foster parent
Services and Programs:
- Filing a Complaint About a Children's Aid Society
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Youth groups * Parenting groups * Humana programs are safe spaces for all.
Groups specific to:
Groups specific to:
- anxiety
- emotional regulation
- building adolescent skills
- healty relationships
- parenting
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Jon Clark House (7-bed male program) and Three Quarter House (5-bed female program) transitional residential homes provide programs to prepare youth for independence
Youth live in a semi-independent environment, and are supported as they develop the skills, self-discipline, and self-confidence necessary to live independently in the community
Youth live in a semi-independent environment, and are supported as they develop the skills, self-discipline, and self-confidence necessary to live independently in the community
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Intensive, out of home children and youth mental health programs providing participants with therapeutic intervention, counselling and life skills * Youth attend school either in the community or at an on-site TVDSB classroom.
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This program helps youth, who have a history of involvement with Children's Aid Society (CAS), find and access adult services and resources and make the transition Youth In Transition Worker helps youth to make plans and decisions regarding:
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Nonprofit agency mandated under the provincial legislation of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
- investigate allegations of and complete assessments of where children may be in need of protection
- protect children where necessary
- provide guidance, counselling and other services to families for protecting children or for the prevention of circumstances requiring the protection of children
- provide care for children assigned or committed to Society's care under the CYFSA
- place children for adoption under Part VIII (Adoption and Adoption Licensing)
- uphold the rights inherent to First Nations, Metis and Inuit children and families under the Child Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
- facilitate customary care
- perform any other duties as determined by the CYFSA or the regulations of any other Act
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Office: 519-576-0540
Crisis: Phone regular office number and follow directions for after hours.
Fax: 519-576-4709
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Crisis: Phone regular office number and follow directions for after hours.
Fax: 519-576-4709
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- Adoption Services
- Community Education
- Counselling and Referral Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Investigation of Abuse and Neglect
- Ongoing Support for Families
- Residential Services
- Sexual Abuse Survivor Services
- Training for Foster Parents
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Specialized assessments and individual, group & family therapy for children/youth who have experienced sexual abuse (including peer sexual assaults) or who have engaged in concerning or sexually harmful behaviours. Counselling is available to families impacted by a recent report. Parent/Caregiver involvement is encouraged throughout therapy. Consultation is also available to clients and professionals regarding sexual abuse treatment and healthy sexuality.
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SADVTC is 24/7 on call team of forensic nurses and social workers who respond to the needs of individuals who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence and human trafficking. Emergency and short-term follow up care is also offered to those accessing the team.
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Clinical associates providing private counselling services for children, adolescents, adults and couples
Services offered:
Services offered:
- financial assessment
- drug and alcohol assessment
- assistance with adolescent and child behaviour, personal issues, marital and couple issues, separation and divorce, trauma and grief, childhood abuse recovery, stress & anxiety, financial stress, custody & access & financial mediation for separating partners
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Family resource centre staffed with Early Childhood Educators and Social Workers designed to promote and enhance family living and foster independence and health among participants, families, and individuals
Child Development Unit offers a variety of parent and child drop-in community-based programs aimed for children 0-6 years of age
Programs include:
Child Development Unit offers a variety of parent and child drop-in community-based programs aimed for children 0-6 years of age
Programs include:
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre https://calendar.brantford.ca/earlyoncentre for program information
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- Women's healing group
- Men's healing circles
- Men's drum group
- Youth groups
- Community lunch
- Community clothes closet
- Cultural programming
- Language classes
- Court Support Worker
- Certified Gladue Writer
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Individual and group counselling
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CMWP includes two components, Sunrise and Skyscrapers * designed to be responsive to the individual needs of each child and family * Interactive, inclusive and age-appropriate individual and group programming will support participants in building capacity and skills in the areas of resilience, coping strategies, mindfulness, emotion regulation, conflict resolution, social/life skills and more *24/7 crisis support also available to assist children and families who are experiencing mental health challenges and/or crisis.
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SADVTC is 24/7 on call team of forensic nurses and social workers who respond to the needs of individuals who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence and human trafficking. Emergency and short-term follow up care is also offered to those accessing the team.
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Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program
519-646-6100 ext 0519-646-6100 ext 64224
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Care for people of any age, gender identity or sexual orientation who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault * various options are provided for care of each individual depending on the nature of the assault and time since it occurred
- forensic evidence collection
- medical examination and care
- testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
- HIV prevention medication
- testing and prevention of pregnancy due to a sexual assault
- confidential documentation of the event
- photographs of injuries
- emotional support/crisis intervention
- counseling
- safety planning
- referrals to community supports as needed
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Office: 519-623-6970
Crisis: Phone regular office number and follow directions for after hours.
Fax: 519-622-5174
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Crisis: Phone regular office number and follow directions for after hours.
Fax: 519-622-5174
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Short Description
- Adoption Services
- Community Education
- Counselling and Referral Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Investigation of Abuse and Neglect
- Ongoing Support for Families
- Residential Services
- Sexual Abuse Survivor Services
- Training for Foster Parents
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