Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County

Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County, Head Office

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Description
Support services include:
  • child protection services: investigation of suspected child abuse or neglect; strengthening of family support networks
  • foster care: foster parents work with social workers to develop a plan for each child in their care; agency provides ongoing support and training for foster families
  • family support program: immediate, intensive, time limited in-home support to families in crisis
  • adoption services: trained staff assist persons / families wishing to adopt and birth parents who wish to make an adoption plan for their child(ren), including an unborn child; places children for adoption; support provided for adopted persons / birth families who request information about the adoption
  • pregnancy counselling: helps women examine available options; facilitates decision making
Children First Fund provides financial assistance to programs not currently funded through the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Programs supported through the Fund include:
  • Education Support Program
  • Enrichment Program
  • Prevention and Early Help Program
  • Permanency Partnerships
Eligibility
Children's Services: 18 years and younger
Application Process
Call or visit website for information

  • Call at anytime to make a referral.

  • For information on adoption and foster care, call during business hours.

Toll Free
1-800-265-8300
Office
519-824-2410
Crisis
519-824-2410 - 1 -800-265-8300
Fax
519-766-4537 - Shelldale
Fax
519-763-9628 - Eramosa Rd
Web Site
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
Box 1088
Guelph, ON, N1H 6N3
Canada
Languages
Arabic, English, Vietnamese, Interpretive Services
Fees
None
Documents Required
Completed applications required
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Topic(s)
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Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Updated On
December 5, 2023
Address
Family and Children's Services Head Office, 275 Eramosa Rd
Guelph, ON, N1E 2M7
Cross street: Metcalfe St and Eramosa Rd
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Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Emergency Service / after hours referrals: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service Area(s)
  • Guelph
  • Wellington County