Fort William First Nation, Fort William First Nation Health Centre, Family Support Program

Fort William First Nation

Site: Fort William First Nation Health Centre

Service: Family Support Program

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Record #: TBY3712

Last Modified: 16 Feb 2018

Last Full Update: 07 Dec 2017

Description & Services
Public Comments	Tribal Council: Nokiiwin Tribal Council (NTC) Political Territorial Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI) Robinson-Superior Treaty
Description (Service)	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 drug abuse, 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
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Areas Served	Fort William First Nation
Eligibility	Members of Fort William First Nation Children in need of care and their families
Application	Intake assessment required
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Ojibway, available upon request
Fees	None
Additional Service Sites	Fort William First Nation Health Centre
Contact Information
Office Phone	807-622-8802
Fax	807-623-8312
E-Mail	MarieSolomon@fwfn.com
Website	www.fwfn.com
Social Media	Facebook
Primary Contact	Terry Bannon, Family Support Worker; Phone: 807-623-9543 ext 262; Email: TerryBannon@fwfn.com
Alternate Contact	Sheri Boucher, Family Support Worker; Phone: 807-623-9543 ext 806; Email: SheriBoucher@fwfn.com
Primary Executive	Karen Bannon, Director of Health and Social Services; Phone: 807-623-9543 ext 230; Email: Karen@fwfn.com
Alternate Executive	Luanne Maki, Health Centre Manager; Phone: 807-623-9543 ext 209; Email: Luanne@fwfn.com
Site Location	Fort William Reserve is located on W shore of Lake Superior, south of and adjacent to the city of Thunder Bay
Located In Community	Fort William First Nation
Address	90 Anemki Dr, Suite 100 Fort William First Nation, ON P7J 1L3 View Google Map
Intersection	Anemki Dr and Mission Rd
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status	(10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) ; Federal - Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)