Child and Family Services of Grand Erie

Site: Townsend - Town Centre Dr

Service: Townsend Office

Record #: SIM0647
Last Full Update: 03 May 2023

Service Details

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm 
Emergency Service Mon-Sun 24 hours

Areas Served Brant County ; Brantford ; Haldimand County ; Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation ; Norfolk County
Eligibility
  • children birth-18 years and their families
  • Youth in Society Extended Care up to the age of 23 years
Application

Referrals and self-referrals accepted

  • families can refer themselves if they would like support and service for their family
  • referrals can be made by relatives, friends, teachers, public health nurses or doctors who suspect that a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect
Languages English ; Interpretive Services - available upon request
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Townsend
Address & Map
70 Town Centre Dr
Townsend, ON N0A 1S0
Intersection Town Centre Dr and Keith Richardson Pkwy
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Nonprofit agency mandated under the provincial legislation of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act

  • investigate allegations of and complete assessments of where children may be in need of protection
  • protect children where necessary
  • provide guidance, counselling and other services to families for protecting children or for the prevention of circumstances requiring the protection of children
  • provide care for children assigned or committed to Society's care under the CYFSA
  • place children for adoption under Part VIII (Adoption and Adoption Licensing)
  • uphold the rights inherent to First Nations, Metis and Inuit children and families under the Child Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
  • facilitate customary care
  • perform any other duties as determined by the CYFSA or the regulations of any other Act

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-587-5437
Toll Free Phone 1-888-227-5437
Fax 519-587-3627
Website cfsge.ca
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Primary Executive Sally Johnson, Executive Director