Ginoogaming First Nation - New Ginoogaming Health Centre

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Tamara Loney - Family Support Worker

English

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Delivers child care and protection services and family support services to community members

Administers services in partnership with Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

Prevention Services

Provides one-on-one counselling in areas such as bullying
Educates children, families and community about rights and responsibilities under the Child and Family Services Act
Advocates on behalf of clients and their rights in regards to the legal system
Offers a variety of parenting programs
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 struggling with problematic substance use, inadequate housing, schooling problems and after school activities
Organizes traditional healing circles with elders for women and youth
Provides information sessions about understanding substance dependency and resulting family violence, and overcoming oppression by understanding cultural realities
Provides referral services to local and outside service providers including treatment and healing centres

Customary Care/Foster Care

Provides assistance with voluntary/customary care placements
Provides support and counselling services to children in care
Provides consultation and advertising in areas relating to customary care and foster care procedures
Provides preventative services including awareness on child welfare matters including roles and responsibilities of the customary care/foster care worker

Child and Family Support Program