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First Nations Services

179 - MNAASGED CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
519-692-5603

Mnaasged Child and Family Services Offices 

Aamjiwnaang: Program Manager - Janice Rising (519) 336-8410 

Kettle Point: Program Manager - Sharon Henry (519) 786-6680 

Delaware Nation: Program Manager - Mary Whiteye (519) 692-9300 

Munsee-Delaware: Program Manager - Leo Nicholas (519) 289-5396 

Oneida Nation: Program Manager - Elfreda Ireland (519) 652-0500 

Chippewas of the Thames: Program Manager - Sharilyn Johnston (519) 289-5555 

Mnaasged Child and Family Services is a non-profit organization whose mandate states "we have been entrusted with the responsibility for protecting our children based on our culture, customs, values and beliefs". Our Child and Family Service Offices aspire to meet this responsibility and to enhance the social harmony in our communities by implementing best practices and shared responsibility to support and improve the quality of life for our families. Mnaasged, which means "Shining Bright Star", has a responsibility to focus on addressing issues necessary to keep First Nations families healthy and strong, and to keep their children out of protective custody. 

Prevention Services 

Native Child Welfare Prevention Programs have existed since the early 1980's in the London District Chiefs Communities. They deliver prevention programming that meets the needs of the children, youth and families in each community. Most programs offer services ranging from counselling, advocacy, group focused programs, one to one, parenting programs, family support, youth programs, life skills and information and referral to specialized services based on community needs. 

It is in the future plans to enhance the community care program every year and to advocate MCYS about the importance of building the foundation of Mnaasged prevention services. Mnaasged has a five year plan to attain society status as a children's aid society. The vision of the London District Chiefs Council, Mnaasged Board of Directors and staff is to include additional services such as: specialized programs, customary care program, traditional ways of helping and healing as well as the legislated services (protection).