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==First Steps==
1. See if there are any Marriagemarriage, Familyfamily, Child and Individual Counsellors child or individual counsellors in or near your community. You could look in the Yellow pages Pages or ask a lawyer or advocate, or someone at the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
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| tips = Before involving the Ministry of Children and Family Development, you should probably speak with a lawyer or advocate. (See “Where to get help” below to find a lawyer or advocate to speak with). Remember that the Ministry has the authority to remove children from your home if they believe they are “in need of protection”. On the other hand, the Ministry has access to many resources (often at little or no cost to you) that may help you overcome the challenge with your children.}}
==What happens next?==