Empower Simcoe
Site: Barrie Head Office - 39 Fraser Crt
Service: Accommodation Services - Family Home Program for Adults and Children
Record #:
BAR0652
Last Modified:
14 Jul 2022
Last Full Update:
20 Aug 2021
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/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerSimcoe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empower_simcoe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-simcoe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmpowerSimcoe |
| 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 |