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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BAR0319 | Last Full Update: 03 Dec 2019 |
| Attention | |
|---|---|
| Public Comments | Children's Aid Society of Simcoe County and Family and Youth and Child Services of Muskoka amalgamated in April 2015 and became known as Simcoe Muskoka Child, Youth and Family Services * the name was changed and is now known as Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions |
| Contacts | |
| Office Phone | 705-726-6587 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-461-4236 |
| Fax | 705-726-9788 |
| Website | familyconnexions.ca/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Instagram,  Twitter |
| Primary Contact | Melanie McLearon, Director of Communications & Community Relations; Phone: 705-726-6587 ext 2214 * 705-955-7899; Email: Melanie.McLearon@familyconnexions.ca |
| Primary Executive | Geraldine Dooley-Phillips, Executive Director |
| Hours | Office: Sep 16-Jun 14 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Jun 15-Sep 15 Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm Emergency services: Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Description and Service | |
| Former Name | CAS ; Childrens Aid Society ; Children's Aid Society of the County of Simcoe ; Simcoe Children's Aid ; Simcoe Muskoka Child, Youth and Family Services ; SMCYFS |
| Description (Service) | Provides child protection services * abuse prevention programs * family support * adoption services under the Child and Family Services Act Branch offices located in Barrie, Bracebridge, Collingwood, Huntsville, Midland, and Orillia * staff in these offices provide child protection and investigations services * specialized service teams for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Communities available from Barrie, * in addition to these services the Barrie Head Office provides: Adoption services, Adoption Disclosure services, Foster Care Resources, Volunteer services, Community Education, and general Administration Holiday Sponsorship program is an inclusive multicultural program designed to celebrate the traditions and meet the needs of individual families and young adults, who are under the supervision of Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions * program matches sponsors' gifts of new toys, clothes, and grocery gift cards to create complete holiday celebrations for families across Simcoe County * full and partial sponsorships are welcome (partial sponsorships will be matched with others to create a full sponsorship) Community Relations and Fundraising is the fundraising arm of Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions * funding from this program is used to help offset the costs associated with prevention programs and educational opportunities |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and under Children, Youth 18 years and under and their families living in Simcoe County and Muskoka District |
| Application | Application not necessary and there is no waiting period |
| Languages | English ; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications |
| Fees | None |
| Volunteer Description | * volunteers, ages 18 years and over, are required to complete an Application form, provide a police check and attend mandatory information sessions * volunteers are needed for: drivers, driver's assistants, being a special friend, office work, helping with special events, fundraising, and tutoring |
| Location Information | |
| Areas Served | Muskoka District ; Simcoe County |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Alliance Blvd and Bell Farm Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Record Details | |
| Elections | n/a |
| Print Material | Newsletter quarterly, Brochures |
| Resources | CWD: Custody & Access |