Nawash Native Child Welfare

A Family Focused Program for the Neyaashiinigmiing Community

Family Services Director
Veronica Smith

Family Support Worker
Asinka Elliott

Child Care Worker
Angela Johnston

Youth Support Worker
Shannon Drane

Receptionist/Clerk
Larissa Johnston

Family Support Program
The Family Support Program provides various voluntary services to Band members families. It acts as a liaison between families and off-reserve child welfare agencies. This program also offers parenting programs twice per year as well as parenting information to those who request it. The Family Support Program also provides a Foster Care component. We offer support and assistance to foster parents and children in care within our community. This component also helps in the recruitment of new foster parents within the community. Foster Care is an important step in keeping Band member children within their home community.

Child Support Program
Works in accordance with the Family and Children’s Services Act, specifically Section X - Indian and Native Child and Family Services. Works primarily within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding to advocate, provide support services, & referrals for children in care. Will run a personal safety program for school aged children from Jr kindergarten to grade 7.

Nawash Youth Group
Teens between the ages of 13-18 make up this group. We provide many different activities through this program such as Teen’s Night, Drop In, workshops, fundraisers and cultural activities. During different times of the year we attend conferences, workshops, and other recreational activities off reserve. Workshop topics range from issues such as health, social, personal, career, and lifeskills training. We offer pre-parenting sessions yearly. Our Teen’s night is held Wednesday nights at the community centre. During this time the youth participate in a variety of recreational activities. Drop In is open Friday nights at the Native Child Welfare building. Some of the equipment available include: 48" TV, VCR/DVD player, fooze ball, board games, a computer and kitchen facilities. Transportation is available home after each event.

Native Child Welfare Program
Chippewas of Nawash First Nation
R.R. #5 Wiarton, Ontario, N0H 2T0 tel 519.534.3818
fax 519.534.4932
email:  director.ncw@the-matrix.ca
Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30