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Organization:
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Bruce Grey Child and Family Services
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Phone Numbers:
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519-371-4453 (24-hour)
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Toll-Free:
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1-855-322-4453 (24-hour)
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Fax:
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519-376-8934
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Address:
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640 2nd Ave E
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2G8
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Intersection:
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2nd Ave E and 6th St E
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Location:
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North Grey
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours intake and emergency service
Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Julie Lipsett - Executive Director
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Service Description:
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Services to vulnerable children and families and investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect under the Child and Youth Family Services Act
Intake and Ongoing Services - Investigates
complaints and assesses functioning * intervention, including short-term treatment to children and families * protects children through bringing them into foster care if required and through Orders of the local family court
Kinship Service - Joint program with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services * kinship families offer their home for a child on an immediate, short term or long term basis with the child remaining in the home until the
parent is able to have the child safely return to them
Foster Care - Temporary placement of children to provide parental relief if no other family services are available * short and long term placement
of children in foster homes and group homes, usually as a result of a Court Order for the protection of children * assessment, counselling and preparation for independent living * referral for psychological, psychiatric, educational and other professional services
Adoption Services - Permanent homes for children through adoption and also provides placement for children not legally adoptable but who require long-term care
Volunteer Services - Provides
assistance to children and families including transportation to visits with parents, medical appointments, supervised access and Family Resource Worker visits * volunteers provide support to agency workers, families and foster families
Adult Protective Services of Grey and Bruce Counties - Case management for adults 18 years and over who have a developmental challenge
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call or drop in
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Children and youth under 18 years and their families * youth in care receive services up to 21 years of age
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Grey and Bruce
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This information was last completely updated on 12/15/2023 |
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