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Program:
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Accommodation Services - Family Home Program for Adults and Children
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Phone Numbers:
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705-726-9082
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Fax:
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705-726-6875
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Address:
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39 Fraser Court
Barrie, ON
L4N 5J5
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Intersection:
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Morrow Rd and Patterson Rd
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Program: Daily 24 hours
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Executives:
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Claudine Cousins - Chief Executive Officer
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Public Contacts:
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Michele Kapteyn - Supports and Services Manager
705-726-9082 ext 2377 * mkapteyn@empowersimcoe.ca
Jamie Hall - Digital Solutions and Brand Marketing Manager
705-726-9082 ext 5280 * jhall@empowersimcoe.ca
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Service Description:
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Residential option for children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities whom cannot or choose not to live with their families in the community
- designed to enable the individual to live as an integral part of an alternative family setting
- relationship with his/her natural family is encouraged and supported and regular visitation takes place
- children attend neighbourhood schools and adults can participate in employment/volunteer/day program options according to their choosing
- all placements are monitored and supervised by a social worker
- family home provider receives ongoing training, support meetings with other home providers and relief
- licensed under the Child and Family Services Act and meets the standards and guidelines set forth by the Ministry of Community and Social Services
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call for information * Children apply with Empower Simcoe * Adults apply with Developmental Services Ontario
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults living in Barrie and Orillia and surrounding areas with a developmental disability and /or intellectual disability * Children living in Simcoe County with a developmental disability and/or intellectual disability
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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French reception
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Area Served:
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Simcoe County
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Last Updated:
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12/18/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=206085
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