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Program:	Abinoojii Gamig Child Care Centre - Indigenous Family Support Program
Organizations:	United Native Friendship Centre
Phone Numbers:	807-274-7244
Fax:	807-274-8500
Email:	inquiry@unfc.org
Website:	www.unfc.org/aboriginal-family-support-programs
Address:	PO Box 752 c/o Abinoojii Gamig Fort Frances, ON P9A 3N1
Street Address:	821 McIrvine Rd Fort Frances
Location:	Abinoojiii Gamig Child Care Centre is located at McIrvine Rd in Fort Frances Closest intersection is at McIrvine Rd and King's Highway/Hwy 11
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Sep-May: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Jun-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Contacts:	Chelsea Hamilton - Community Programs Support Worker 807-274-7244 * familysupport2@unfc.org
Service Description:	Offers services, ongoing support and education to assist families in the healing process Prevents children from becoming at-risk because of certain conditions such as family violence, poverty, abuse, neglect and unhealthy living conditions by offering information and education on effective parenting and good life teachings Promotes healthier child development through early childhood interventions including information sessions on pre-parenting preparation and child development Provides information on children's nutrition, injury prevention, and child mental health Offers culturally relevant and traditional programming, such as Community Kitchen and Circle Time Provides public education and information in the areas of: Developing family values that are culturally based Developmental needs of infants, toddlers and pre school aged children Effective parenting Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) and Fetal Smoking Syndrome
Fees:	None
Application:	Intake assessment required All weekly programs require pre registration
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Off reserve Indigenous individuals and families with children 6 years of age and younger Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous peoples
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 5-2-2025
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