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Temporary Care Agreement: The child is placed in the care of the Children's Aid Society on a voluntary basis by the caregiver -- Society Wardship: The child is court ordered into the temporary care of the Children's Aid Society -- Crown Wardship: The child is made a permanent ward of the Children's Aid Society and could be placed for adoption
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Dilico Anishinabek Family Care - Thunder Bay - Anemki Pl - Main Office - Administration >
Customary Care and Kinship Services
200 Anemki Pl
Fort William First Nation
Fort William First Nation
807-623-8511
1-855-623-8511
Fax: 807-626-7999
Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pmToll Free Hotline Mon-Sun 24 hours
Last Updated: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Call for information
Eligibility / Target Population
First Nations communities already involved with Dilico Child Welfare services by having stated that Dilico is to care for the child in question on its behalf
Fees
None
Languages
English ; Ojibwe
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Customary Care (Mikinaak Model)
- Refers to the traditional practice of placing/raising a child outside the home but within the First Nation community
- All members of the family, extended family, relatives and community are involved with planning for the child but Dilico maintains the responsibility to care for the child
- Provides services for children who cannot be cared for in their home but are not in the care of Dilico
- Refers to the full-time care and nurturing of a child by a relative, extended family member, a member of the child's community or another adult with whom the child has a significant relationship
- The Kinship Service caregiver works collaboratively with Dilico staff to develop and carry out plans of service for the child
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Last Updated: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit
