Two northwestern Ontario children's aid agencies are awaiting provincial approval to merge as one.
The proposal would see Kenora-Patricia Child and Family Services and Family and Children Services Rainy River become one agency in April 2011.
Rainy River board chair Bob McGreevy feels the move would be serve the region.
McGreevy says the province is supportive of the concept in principal, but has asked for more information before giving its blessing to the merger.