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Program: Child Protection Services
Organizations: Anishinaabe Abinoojii Family Services
Phone Numbers: 807-468-6224
Crisis: 1-866-420-9990
Fax: 807-468-6643
Email: reception@aafs.ca
Website: www.aafs.ca/
Address: Wauzhushk Onigum Nation PO Box 1360
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X7
Street
Address:
20 Main St S
Kenora
Location:
  • Located at the Lake of the Woods Professional Centre building on Main St S in Kenora
  • Situated directly across from Kenora City Hall
  • Closest intersection is at Main St S and McClellan Ave
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Contacts: Sean Spencer - Director of Services
807-468-6224 Ext 1020 * sean.spencer@aafs.ca
Service Description:
  • Administers bicultural child protection and prevention services for First Nation children and youth
  • Focus is on providing services that respect Anishinaabe heritage, culture and traditions


  • Provides mandated protection services and programs to First Nations children and families
    Offers the following services:
    • Coordinates alternative care and customary care placements for children and youth
    • Conducts intake assessments
    • Investigates all reports of abuse and neglect
    • Offers family relief and support
    • Assists youth in planning for their future
    • Promotes community awareness and education through workshops and seminars
    • Hosts an annual traditional "Honouring Our Children" powwow
    • Organizes seasonal feasts in different communities
    Fees: None
    Application: Intake assessment required for all programs
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
    • First Nations children and youth 17 years of age and younger, on/off-reserve and in need of protection

    • Several service agreements with individual communities and/or child welfare authorities are in place to provide protection and prevention services locally and/or regionally; information listed on website
    Languages: English

    This information was last completely updated on: 7-2-2025


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