Emergency and crisis in Brandon, Manitoba
DOCFS - Brandon - Child Protection
Offered by Dakota Ojibway Child & Family Services (DOCFS) - Brandon
In short
DOCFS is legally obligated to investigate families when they have reason to believe that a child is in need of protection due to neglect, abuse, abandonment or exploitation.
- Who it is for
- Children, Youth, Families, Indigenous people; Youth, Indigenous, Family with children, Children (4-12), Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Safety from harm, Help for my family, My culture and roots
- Where
- 702 Douglas St, Brandon, MB R7A 7B2
- How to reach
- (204) 729-3645 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
DOCFS is legally obligated to investigate families when they have reason to believe that a child is in need of protection due to neglect, abuse, abandonment or exploitation.
Where an allegation of abuse is made, investigations are done in cooperation with the police. Where a child is found to be in need of protection, the agency will remove the child to a place of safety until the family can be safely reunited.
SAFETY OF THE CHILD A PRIORITY
If it is deemed necessary that a child remain in the Agencys care after the initial assessment or investigation is completed, the child will be placed in foster care for the time required.
Who can use it?
Child is in need of protection due to neglect, abuse, abandonment or exploitation.
How do I get in touch?
Call (204) 729-3645, or use the website.
Listed in Brandon, Manitoba.
702 Douglas St, Brandon, MB R7A 7B2
702 Douglas St, Brandon, MB R7A 7B2Brandon, Manitoba
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