History

• 1998

  Founded by the Regional Committee to develop an Indigenous service model for the delivery of child and family services for our First Nations.

• 2005

  A Regional Protocol was successfully negotiated and implemented between the seven First Nations and their respective Children’s Aid Societies.

• 2006

  With the support of the Chiefs and Councils, began the work necessary to move forward to define and develop our own Regional Child Well-Being Body.

• 2007

  The Chiefs and CAS Directors identified a Standing Committee to negotiate revisions to the Regional Protocol to reflect current Bill 210 legislative changes.

• 2008

  Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services began offering the Native Youth Justice Services program.

• 2010

  A Signing Ceremony was held in Rama First Nation to have the Chiefs and Children’s Aid Societies sign the renewed Regional Protocol.

• 2011

  Became incorporated and entered Stage A of the Designation process. Stage A assesses the organizations potential for capacity development.

• 2012

  Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services began offering the Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions Service.

• 2013

  Transitioned from Stage A into Stage B. Stage B focused on capacity development and policies including an Indigenous service delivery model.

• 2014

  The Youth in Transition program was successfully launched. The program provides assistance to youth who are transitioning out of care.

• 2015

  A ceremony for signing of the revised Protocol took place during the Annual General Meeting. Also began offering Family Support Services.

• 2016

  Submitted our application to attain our Foster Care License from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.

• 2017

  Establishing formal agreements and protocols in preparation for designation in 2019.

• 2018/03

  Obtained our Foster Care License.

• 2018/06

  Partnership with Chanie Wenjack School of Indigenous Studies, Trent University to develop and implement our Indigenous Wholistic Practice Training.

• 2019/02

  Minister designates the agency following a written recommendation that the organization is ready to be designated.

• 2019/07

  Deliver Screening, Intake & Assessment and After Hours Service.