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Program:
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Child Welfare
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Phone Numbers:
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519-941-1530
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Fax:
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519-941-1525
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Address:
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655 Riddell Rd
Orangeville, ON
L9W 4Z5
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Intersection:
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Riddell Rd and Orangeville Caledon Townline
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Location:
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Orangeville
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon, Thu, Fri 8:30am-5pm * Tue, Wed 8:30am-8:30pm * Talk-in Clinic * Wed 12:30pm-6:307pm
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Executives:
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Jennifer Moore - Executive Director
519-941-1530 ext 260 * jennifer.moore@dcafs.on.ca
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Service Description:
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The traditional child welfare or child protection service of the organization completes investigations in circumstances of child abuse and neglect when children and youth are under the age of sixteen * ensures the safety of children while supporting the natural family and whenever possible, keeping children and parents together. Counselling support and alternative placements are available when necessary
The following non-legal definitions describe what might constitute a situation which could require reporting to the agency and warrant child protection intervention:
a. non-accidental infliction of physical harm
b. malnutrition
c. emotional harm
d. sexual abuse/harm
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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To report child abuse or neglect call the office at 519-941-1530, 24 hours a day 7 days a week
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children age 16 or younger
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Dufferin County
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Last Updated:
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7/30/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=171735
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