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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers

Program:	Family Respite Services
Organizations:	Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services - Fort Frances Office
Phone Numbers:	1-800-465-1100
Email:	info@krrcfs.ca
Website:	www.krrcfs.ca/family-respite-services
Address:	240 First St E Suite 200 Fort Frances, ON P9A 1K5
Location:	Located at First St E near Mowat Ave
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Description:	Offers families a respite period from the daily care of children with developmental disabilities Provides qualified relief workers trained in First Aid and CPR as well as specific needs of the child Allows family to choose worker and to train them on specific needs of their family member Offers flexibility of respite location, in family home, worker's home or planned activities
Fees:	Service fees - Family responsible for paying a small portion of the hourly rate paid to relief workers
Application:	Referrals for service are received through Central Access at Firefly, located in both the Fort Frances and Atikokan offices In Fort Frances, Rainy River, and the surrounding area call 807-274-7787 or toll free at 1-866-646-6616, or visit the office at 240 First St E, Fort Frances In Atikokan and the surrounding area, call 807-597-4528 or visit the office at 211 Main St, Atikokan
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Families with children/youth younger than 18 years of age with a developmental disability
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 5-6-2025
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