| Program: | Child Welfare | ||
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Dufferin Child and Family Services |
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| Description of Services: |
The traditional child welfare or child protection service of the organization completes investigations in circumstances of child abuse and neglect when children and youth are under the age of sixteen * ensures the safety of children while supporting the natural family and whenever possible, keeping children and parents together. Counselling support and alternative placements are available when necessary The following non-legal definitions describe what might constitute a situation which could require reporting to the agency and warrant child protection intervention: a. non-accidental infliction of physical harm b. malnutrition c. emotional harm d. sexual abuse/harm Services and Programs: |
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| Fees: | None | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Children age 16 or younger | ||
| Application: | To report child abuse or neglect call the office at 519-941-1530, 24 hours a day 7 days a week | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Dufferin County | ||
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| Phone Numbers: | 519-941-1530 | ||
| Fax: | 519-941-1525 | ||
| Email: | centralintake@dcafs.on.ca | ||
| Website: | dcafs.on.ca/services/child-welfare/child-welfare/ | ||
| Address: |
655 Riddell Rd Orangeville, ON L9W 4Z5 |
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| Intersection: | Riddell Rd and Orangeville Caledon Townline | ||
| Location: | Orangeville | ||
| Hours: | Mon, Thu, Fri 8:30am-5pm * Tue, Wed 8:30am-8:30pm * Talk-in Clinic * Wed 12:30pm-6:307pm | ||
| Executives: |
Jennifer Moore - Executive Director 519-941-1530 ext 260 * jennifer.moore@dcafs.on.ca |
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| This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 7/30/2025 | |||
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