COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The Community Support Program provides temporary financial assistance and employment counseling to eligible community members. The program provides support for basic needs (food, shelter, clothing) and can provide assistance for disabilities, training, employment, and other emergency expenses. Grants are possible for eligible homeowners in need of house repairs to assure the safety, health, and well-being of their families. Their office is in Kanonkwatsheri:io. Their phone number is 575-2341.


AKWESASNE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES
Akwesasne Child and Family Services provides direct intervention and prevention strategies for families. Direct intervention is for those families who are experiencing difficulties which affect their ability to provide for the care and development of their children. Prevention strategies include community workshops, parenting skills, self-help groups, child protection, foster care, family support, and traditional services.
Program staff coordinate their services with external agencies of Canada and the United States.
Their office is in Kanonkwatsheri:io. Their phone number is 575-2341.


AKWESASNE CHILD CARE
The Akwesasne Child Care Program operates a licensed, professional child care service in each of the three districts. Services are provided five days a week for 251 days of the year. Their office is in the Kawehnoke Community Center. Their phone number is 936-1612.
Private Home Day Care
Private Home Day Care provides child care services for children 6 weeks to 9 years old. The providers are screened and trained, and their homes are inspected to ensure compliance with the requirements and expectations of the Ontario Day Nurseries Act and the Agency.
District Day Care Centers
Day Care Centers provide professional child care for children ages 18 months to 5 years old. The Centers foster the physical & emotional health and the social & cultural development of our children. The Centers normally operate Monday through Friday. The telephone number of the Tsi Snaihne Child Care Center is 575-1171.
The Kanatakon Child Care Center is in Kanonhkwatsheri:io; their telephone number is 575-1156.
The Kawehnoke Child Care Center is in the Kawehnoke Community Center; their telephone number is 938-5067.

IONKWANONHSASETSI(Adolescent Group Home)

Ionkwanonhsasetsi is a temporary residence for adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral, substance abuse and psychological problems. Staff assist each adolescent and their family to attain a healthy relationship by becoming fully aware of cultural and family values.
Their facility is located in Kawehnoke. Their phone number is 932-5050.


IETHINISTEN:HA IETHINONRONHKWA(The Akwesasne Family Violence Program)
This Program provides both emergency shelter and services for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence and independent, secured, housing. The Program operates on a 24 hour basis, 7 days a week. Direct interventions are strong, cultural and sensitive, and are applied through one-to-one counseling, support groups, traditional healing ceremonies, and healing circles. Program staff have developed a component for men who want to develop positive relationships with their partners, families, and themselves.
Iethirihwakwenienh has four furnished apartments for families who have been residents of Iethinisten:ha Iethinonronhkwa and who are in need of extended safety and support in various aspects of their lives.
The 24 hour crisis line number is 1-800-480-4208. The phone number at lethinistenha is 937-4322. Their fax number is 937-4979.
The phone number at lethirihwakwenienh is 937-0488. Their fax number is 937-0546.

YOUTH INITIATIVES PROGRAM