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Emergency Child Care in Petawawa

Monday to Friday 8 AM - 4 PM call (613) 687-1641 ext. 2230 

Weekend / Holidays / After Hours call (613) 687-5511 ext. 5611

If your family care plan has failed, this service can help your family bridge the gap.

When can you use Emergency Family Care Assistance or Emergency Child Care?

The goal of the Emergency Family Care Assistance Program is to facilitate short-term emergency care requirements in times of a CAF work-related separation and/or emergency. If a Canadian Forces member must report for duty on short-notice -- or is away on a Military-related tasking -- and something happens that prevents the other parent from being able to care for their children, the PMFRC can help to arrange short-term emergency child care until more permanent arrangements can be made.

If the situation is not an emergency, but child care is seen to be essential for the family’s continued health, well-being and resilience, a period of care may be available. For more information, please contact the PMFRC from Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM at (613) 687-1641 ext. 2230 or EFCC@PetawawaMFRC.com

Emergency Child Care Plan

An Emergency Child Care Plan is a written document that outlines your child care arrangements for regular, back-up and/ or emergency situations. Often times, families think they don’t need a child care plan because one parent is always at home. A good child care plan ensures that you are ready for any “what if” situation.

Emergency Child Care Plan Check List

  • Do you have a plan?
  • Is your plan current and up-to-date?
  • Does your plan meet your needs?
  • Does your plan include emergency contact names and numbers?
  • Does your plan allow for flexibility?
  • Does your plan include specific details about your children?
  • Does your plan include alternate arrangements?

Download a copy of the Emergency Child Care Plan

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Emergency Child Care Frequently Asked Questions

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