Child protection agency

Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Telephone support Mon-Sun 24 hours

• children birth-18 years and their families
• Youth in Society Extended Care up to the age of 23 years

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

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

519-753-8681