Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Barrie

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Record #: BAR0559

Last Modified: 28 Jun 2024

Last Full Update: 25 Oct 2023

Description (Service)

Passport Program is a reimbursement program funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)

promotes social inclusion by helping adults 18 years or older with a developmental disability participate in their community's activities by building independence and developing social and life skills
Individuals and families have the option of receiving funding to purchase services or they can choose to access services through Ministry-funded agencies
participation supports can include programs, classes, camps, pre-employment, employment supports, and transportation to and from activities
program is also an aid to unpaid caregivers of those with a developmental disability, to obtain respite services and supports
Provides program funding information to families and individuals within Simcoe County
Assists families with funding documents and planning
Provides program accountability to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Passport recipients may choose an individual, agency or organization to act as a broker to manage their Passport funding on their behalf
- some examples of the types of services that may be provided by a broker include assistance with budgeting, submitting invoices to a Power of Attorney (PA) on the recipient's behalf, recruiting and scheduling workers, etc.
- Brokers may charge a recipient a brokerage fee of up to a maximum of 10% of the individual's funded amount
Passport is funded by the Ontario government and administered by local Passport agencies, for more information visit https://passportfunding.ca/

Hours	Catulpa Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Eligibility	Age Requirements: 18 year(s) and up Residents of Ontario with a developmental disability who would benefit from community participation supports or have been waiting for service and are in need of community participation supports
Application	Contact Developmental Services Ontario, Central Region by: Phone 1-855-277-2121 or 905-953-0796 Email dsocentraleast@yssn.ca
Languages	English, French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications
Fees	None

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	The Common Roof 165 Ferris Lane Barrie, ON Canada L4M 2Y1
Intersection	St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Office Phone	705-733-3227 Ext 2527, Catulpa Office ; Developmental Services Ontario (DSO): 905-953-0796 ; Developmental Services Ontario (DSO): 1-855-277-2121, DSO Toll Free
Toll Free Phone	1-877-803-3227, Catulpa Office
Fax	705-735-6826
E-Mail	landrews@catulpa.on.ca
Website	www.dsontario.ca/agencies/dso-central-east
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catulpacommunitysupportservices/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/catulpa-community-support-services/