Birkdale Residence - Toronto, City of - Shelter, Housing and Support Division

Application

Clients come from Central Family Intake only. Call 416-338-5766, which is open 24 hours a day.

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Homeless woman 16 years and older with children, pregnant single women in last trimester or women with children in the care of children's aid society; refugee claimant families, 2 parent families an single men with children

Fees

No fees

Contacts

Candacey Boca - Manager

Languages

English

Language Note

translation services available upon request

Area(s) Served

Toronto

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Note

elevator available

Description of Services:

A family and refugee centre * Offers:

counselling
children's programs
family programs for refugees
workshops about parenting, life skills and finding a job

Each family has their own room with beds, a refrigerator and a microwave. Kitchens and laundry rooms are shared. Families are given money to buy food and take care of cooking and cleaning. Each residence has 24 hour help for families if they need it.