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Community Living Dryden Sioux Lookout - Dryden - Host Family Program

Host Family Program

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280 Arthur St
Dryden, ON
P8N 1K8
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807-701-5370
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Fax: 807-223-5784
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Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm


Support: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Last updated: Apr 10, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Apply through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-855-376-6673

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals 18 years of age and older with an intellectual and/or developmental disability who would benefit from living in a family setting

Fees

None

Contacts

Kendall Miller - Manager of Services-Host Family Home Program
kendall.miller@cldsl.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides opportunities for individuals to become an integral part of a family within the community
  • Recruits and screens families willing to welcome an adult into their home as part of their family, and who will promote and provide a safe and secure place to live, a high quality of life, and support and community inclusion
  • Matches the individual to the host family with consideration to mutual interest and living preferences
  • Allows for a pre-placement process for both parties to get accustomed to the situation which can take from three to 12 months
  • Maintains ongoing contact, home visits, case management and supervision after placement
Last updated: Apr 10, 2025: Suggest an edit
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