The traditional child welfare or child protection service of the organization completes investigations in circumstances of child abuse and neglect when children and youth are under the age of sixteen * ensures the safety of children while supporting the natural family and whenever possible, keeping children and parents together. Counselling support and alternative placements are available when necessary

The following non-legal definitions describe what might constitute a situation which could require reporting to the agency and warrant child protection intervention:

a. non-accidental infliction of physical harm
b. malnutrition
c. emotional harm
d. sexual abuse/harm

Services and Programs:

• Foster Care or Adoption
• Headwaters Family Visit Centre