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Simcoe Muskoka Child, Youth & Family Services

Barrie, ON, CA • 250 - 499 Employees
Non-Profit

On April 1, 2015, Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions became a union of the Simcoe Children's Aid Society and Family, Youth and Child Services of Muskoka. The agencies continue to provide culturally appropriate, efficient and effective services in the areas of child protection and children's mental health across the regions of Simcoe and Muskoka.Family Connexions believes that every child and youth thrives within a strong family and community. We promote, support and protect the mental, physical, emotional and social well-being of children and youth. Our main areas of service are child protection and children's mental health.Child Protection is focused on improving the health, well-being, education and safety of children and youth. We are one of Ontario's 44 Children's Aid Societies and Family and Children's Services that are mandated by the Ontario Government to protect children from harm. Children's Mental Health provides assistance and support to children and youth experiencing mental health issues in the District of Muskoka. Children's Mental Health Ontario reports that 1 in 5 Ontario children and youth has a mental health problem. Left untreated, mental health disorders can impact a child's school performance, family and peer relationships.