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Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County

Website: https://www.fcsgw.org/
Location: Guelph,
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Description: F&CS currently receives funding for the following services: Investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect, protecting children and youth when they are at risk of harm, covering basic living costs for children and youth in our care, placing children for adoption.
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Gateway Domestic Violence Center

Website: https://www.gatewaydvcenter.org/
Location: Gainesville,
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Description: Shelter

Gateway offers emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. Our shelter is in a confidential location in Gainesville. We also offer some transitional housing for clients moving out of our emergency shelter. Call our hotline for more information.



Classes and Support Groups for Survivors

Gateway offers programs each week. Visit our support group page to learn more.



Programs for Children

An early learning program is offered for infants and toddlers while mothers attend groups. Gateway offers innovative programs for children ages 4-11 that help children who have witnessed abuse at home. These groups teach children about safety and give them an outlet to express their fears and concerns. Teens have their own group as well.



Legal Advocacy / Protective Orders

Gateway offers assistance filing temporary protective orders. Gateway has two legal advocates housed on the fourth floor of the Hall County Courthouse. Advocates assist victims of domestic violence who are seeking a Temporary Protective Order. These advocates can be reached at (770) 531-7153 or email protectiveorders@gatewaydvcenter.org . Forms and additional information can be found here.



Community Presentations and Education

Gateway knows that education is key when it comes to identifying, caring for and helping a victim of domestic violence. Our advocates are more than happy to share our mission, present information on domestic violence and share testimonials to community groups. We welcome opportunities to speak to civic groups, school groups, churches, etc. Request a speaker here.


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Home Counselors Inc

Website: http://www.homecounselorsinc.org/
Location: Rockland,
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Description: HCI is an agency of approximately 6 staff members in several offices through the mid-coast area (& other inland counties). The Home Based program in the only clinical program and that has a family systems practice approach. Teams of two counselors work in their clients' homes with children who are either at risk of being removed or are being unified with their families. It is brief (6 months) intensive (several times a week) counseling.
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Iowa Lutheran Services

Website: http://lsiowa.org/
Location: Waverly,
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Description: Children, youth and families, people with disabilities, the elderly and people of refugee status – helping people in times of need, strengthening families and advocating dignity and social justice for our neighbors in the community.
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