Weechi It Te Win Family Services - Alternative Care Program

Program:	Alternative Care Program

Organizations:	Weechi It Te Win Family Services

Phone Numbers:	807-274-3201

Toll-Free:	1-800-465-2911

After Hours:	807-274-3201

Fax:	807-274-8435


Website:	www.weechi.ca

Address:	PO Box 812 Fort Frances, ON P9A 3N1

Street Address:	1455 Idylwild Dr Nanicost Building Fort Frances

Location:	Functions as the main office located in the Nanicost Building at Idylwild Dr Closest intersection is at Idylwild Dr and School Rd just off Hwy 11

Accessibility Notes:	Fully accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm

Contacts:	Arlene Bruyere-Parker - Director of Naaniigaan Abinoojii 807-274-3201 Ext 4043 * arlene.parker@weechi.ca

Service Description:	Coordinates child protection and prevention programs and services that promote the preservation of Indigenous culture Enforces and supports the Duty To Report principle, requiring all persons to report suspected child abuse Investigates and assesses, in a manner that is culturally appropriate, all reports of child abuse including emotional, physical, sexual and neglect Alternative Care Program (ACP) Facilitates short term and long term placements (foster care) for children requiring out of home care Promotes foster care placement in homes of extended family within child's community; if not possible then works to secure placement within Anishinaabe homes Processes applications for individuals wishing to become caregiver homes Treatment Foster Care Program Provides ongoing support and training primarily to foster families and children placed in care in order to maintain success of program and to prevent breakdown of placement Addresses the needs of the child/youth in care in the areas of cultural awareness, independent living skills, academic needs and vocation and life skills training Provides individual counselling and group therapy to address issues such as, but not limited to sexual identity, depression, anger management and family of origin issues Provides ongoing education to First Nation communities to build their capacity to care for own children and youth

Fees:	None

Application:	Alternative Care Program: Referrals for placement must be made through Alternative Care Coordinators either at the Community Level or the Tribal Level Individuals wishing to become caregivers must submit: Completed application form Criminal reference check Medical report Consent for Home Study I Consent for Home Study II

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Must be a member of any of the 9 First Nations communities in the Rainy Lake Tribal Region either on/off-reserve

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 1-2-2026

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