Family and Children's Services Niagara (FACS)
Site: St Catharines
Service: Family and Children's Services Niagara (FACS)
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA0942 | Last Modified: 18 Sep 2020 | Last Full Update: 18 Sep 2020 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-937-7731 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-937-7731 |
| TTY Phone | TTY 905-937-8105 |
| Fax | 905-646-7085 |
| info@facsniagara.on.ca | |
| Website | www.facsniagara.on.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Lynda Filbert, Director of Professional Standards; Email: Lynda.Filbert@facsniagara.on.ca |
| Primary Executive | Anna Bozza, Executive Director |
| Alternate Executive | Shaun Adams, Board President |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Martindale Rd and QEW |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 24028 St Catharines, ON L2R 7P7 |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 - Are still providing child protection services 24/7. Some physical sites and programs are temporarily closed, including the Niagara Falls and Welland offices. Still operating remotely and from the St Catharines location. The Family Counselling Centre continues to operate virtual and is providing limited in person sessions. A multi-service regional agency offering programs and services to support children, youth, families and adults. Mandated by the Child and Family Services Act to respond to any concerns regarding the possible abuse or neglect of children through investigation, protection, prevention and treatment programs for children and their families Provide a variety of community programs such as: * Adoption Services * Foster Care Services * Family Counselling Centre Child Care Programs * Bunting Child Care Program * Western Hill Child Care Centre Pregnancy and After Care Services: counselling and support for single parents before and after the birth of their child Summer Smiles: camp and day activity programs for children living with foster families, kin families and those families served in the community. |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, Jul-Aug |
| Eligibility | Children and youth up to the age of 18 years and their families |
| Application | Application required for some programs (adoption, fostering, volunteering). Call for information |
| Languages | English ; French ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | Membership ; Fee assistance available for some programs. |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1898 |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Elections | Jun |
| Meetings | Monthly board meetings, AGM |
| Service Categories | Adoption Services ; Children's Protective Services ; Day Camps ; Early Childhood Family Centres ; Foster Parent/Family Recruitment ; General Counselling Services ; General Expectant/New Parent Assistance ~ Single Parent Families ; Toy Libraries/Toy Loan Programs |
| Print Material | Annual Report, Parent Guide, newsletter, brochures about agency programs and services |
| Events | AGM, fund raising events |