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Empower Simcoe - Barrie Head Office - 39 Fraser Crt - Accommodation Services - Family Home Program for Adults and Children

Accommodation Services - Family Home Program for Adults and Children

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39 Fraser Court
Barrie, ON
L4N 5J5
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705-726-9082
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Fax: 705-726-6875
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Program: Daily 24 hours
Last updated: Dec 18, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for information * Children apply with Empower Simcoe * Adults apply with Developmental Services Ontario

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

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

Fees

Free

Executives

Claudine Cousins - Chief Executive Officer

Contacts

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

Languages

English

Language Note

French reception

Area(s) Served

Simcoe County

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

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
Last updated: Dec 18, 2024: Suggest an edit
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