Walpole Island First Nation
Site: Walpole Island - Tahgahoning Rd
Service: Services for Special Needs Children
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: CHK0325 | Last Modified: 22 Sep 2020 | Last Full Update: 22 Sep 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-627-8421 (Home and Community Care) |
| Fax | 519-627-0950 |
| jennifer.glover@wifn.org | |
| Website | walpoleislandfirstnation.ca/operations/community-service-program/ |
| Primary Contact | Jennifer Glover, Coordinator |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19: Open. Due to physical distancing, space is limited. Please make a request for appointment with Jennifer Glover by calling the office at 519-627-8421. Upon arrival, office door will be locked, please phone the office using a cell phone or knock to be let in. Please note that masks are mandatory to enter this building. Program is designed to help parents with Special Needs children age 0-6 years to access programs and services that they need. Children age 7 to 18 may also qualify for services if there are special circumstances. Goals: - Early diagnosis and treatment - Get assistance and/or support from the most appropriate caregiver, at the right time in the most supportive way possible for the families involved - Provide support and advocacy services to families of children with special needs by assessing the situation, establishing a plan with the parent(s), making referrals to appropriate services, home visits and other case management duties as required - Provide a link between the home and the physician |
| Hours | Mon-Wed 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Walpole Island ; Walpole Island First Nation |
| Boundaries | Walpole Island and surrounding communities |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and under Walpole Island First Nations Special Needs children |
| Application | Call to set up appointment with Jennifer Glover, Coordinator. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Agency Information | |
| Primary Executive | Dan Kicknowsway, Director |
| Funding | Provincial ; Ministry of Health and Long Term Care |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Walpole Island First Nation |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Tecumseh Rd and Tahongoning Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |