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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BAR1108 | 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 Apr/15 and became known as Simcoe Muskoka Child, Youth and Family Services * now known as Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions |
| Contacts | |
| Office Phone | 705-325-1005 * Intake for new clients 705-726-6587 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-461-4236 |
| Fax | 705-325-1519 |
| Website | familyconnexions.ca/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Instagram,  Twitter |
| Primary Contact | Melanie McLearon, Director of Communications & Community Relations; Phone: 705-726-6587 ext 2214; 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 |
| Description and Service | |
| Former Name | CAS ; Childrens Aid Society ; Children's Aid Society of the County of Simcoe ; 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 office * 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 Offers Holiday Sponsorship program, 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) * for more information about the Holiday Sponsorship program in the Orillia area call the Barrie Head office at 705-726-6587 or toll-free 1-800-461-4236 |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and under Children, Youth 18 years and under and their families living in Simcoe County and Muskoka District |
| Application | No application and there is no waiting period |
| Languages | English ; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications, provided through Barrie office Intake |
| Fees | None |
| Location Information | |
| Areas Served | Muskoka District ; Orillia ; Simcoe County |
| Located In Community | Orillia |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Wyandotte St and Colborne St W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |