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Safetynet Children And Youth Charities

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Record #: OAK4394 Last Full Update: 12 Feb 2013
Contact Numbers
Office Phone24 hours 905-845-7233(SAFE)
Fax905-845-2595
Contact Information
Address & Map
226 Randall St, Ste 101
Oakville, ON L6J 1P7
 
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Located In CommunityOakville (Old Oakville)
Nearest Main IntersectionDunn St and Randall St
Wheelchair AccessibilityNot Accessible
Organization Emailsafetynetca@hotmail.com
Websitewww.safetynetservices.ca
Social MediaFacebook Facebook
Primary ContactBill Shields, Executive Director
Service Details
Areas ServedHalton Region ; Hamilton ; Peel Region
DescriptionServices include: 
 
Free clothing bank 
* for infants to adults, including business suits for men and women re-entering the work force 
* donations can be dropped off at 226 Randall St, bottom floor, Mon - Fri, 9 am-5 pm or can be left in front of the door if no one is available 
* clothing can be picked up by Safetynet from residences bordered by Bronte to the west, Ford Dr to the east, South Service Rd to the north, and Lakeshore Rd to the south 
 
Small non-perishable food bank 
* for families that may need assistance  
* arrangements can be made to bring food or clothing to those who cannot access the office  
 
Free tutoring for children or youth who are struggling with their academics  
 
Music program  
* one-on-one piano and guitar lessons designed for children and youth who show an aptitude and interest in music but whose parents may not have the means to afford lessons  
 
Community Outreach 
* for behaviorally acting out children or youth, as well as life skills training for youth who are living on their own in the community 
 
Also available:  
parenting classes * supervised access visitation * behavioral assessments * behavioral management techniques and support to parents * crises intervention * one-on-one counselling  
 
HoursMon-Fri 9:30 am-5:30 pm; 
Clothing bank and food bank available on emergency basis
Meeting DetailsBoard meetings quarterly
Eligibilityagencies can refer individuals or families for all services
Application* applications can be done by community services over the phone 
* individuals or families will need to fill out a application form when they first access the service
FeesService - supervised access visitation, behavioral assessments, behavioral management techniques, support to parents, crisis intervention, one-to-one counselling are: fee for service available on sliding scale ; None - clothing, food bank, music, tutoring services provided without charge ; Fee assistance available for some services subsidized for qualifying families.
LanguagesEnglish
Resources AvailableCharity pamphlet/service pamphlet 
EstablishedJuly 2006
FundingFundraising ; Donations ; Sale of Goods
Service Level(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Indexing
Service CategoriesClothing Donation Programs ; Family Support Centres/Outreach ; Food Banks ; General Clothing Provision ; Subject Tutoring ~ At Risk Youth