Empower Simcoe
Site: Barrie Head Office - 39 Fraser Crt
Service: Accommodation Services - Family Home Program for Adults and Children
Description
Description (Service) | Residential option for children and adults with developmental and possibly physical disabilities who for a variety of reasons cannot or choose not to live with their families in the community * program is designed to enable the individual to live as an integral part of an alternative family setting * wherever possible, the individual's 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 * the family home provider receives ongoing training, support meetings with other home providers and relief * program is licensed under the Child and Family Services Act and meets the standards and guidelines set forth by the Ministry of Community and Social Services |
Service Details
Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Program: Mon-Sun 24 hours |
Areas Served | Simcoe County |
Eligibility | 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 |
Application | Children: apply with Empower Simcoe - Request for Service * Adults: apply with Developmental Services Ontario * call for more information about application process |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Address and Location
Located In Community | Barrie |
Address & Map | 39 Fraser Court Barrie, ON L4N 5J5 |
Intersection | Morrow Rd and Patterson Rd |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
Office Phone | 705-726-9082 |
Fax | 705-726-6875 |
inquiries@empowersimcoe.ca | |
Website | https://empowersimcoe.ca/ |
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Primary Contact | Michele Kapteyn, Supports and Services Manager; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 2377; Email: mkapteyn@empowersimcoe.ca |
Alternate Contact | Jamie Hall, Marketing and Communications Manager; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 5280; Email: jhall@empowersimcoe.ca |
Primary Executive | Claudine Cousins, Chief Executive Officer |