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

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

Wheelchair Accessible

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