Dufferin Child and Family Services, Developmental Support Services Coordination Program

Dufferin Child and Family Services

Service: Developmental Support Services Coordination Program

Record #: DUF0115

Last Modified: 15 Mar 2024

Last Full Update: 14 Mar 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Developmental Support Services program provides a variety of services to infants, children, youth and adults. Services include:

Infant and Child Development Program from birth to 5 years who have a developmental disability or are at risk of a developmental delay.
Service Coordination Program for Children under 18 years of age with a diagnosis of developmental disability and/or autism spectrum disorder.
Service Coordination Program for Adults 18 years of age and older. Referrals must apply to Development Services Ontario (DSO) to be eligible for adult services.
Complex Special Needs Support Program for individuals under 18 years of age with complex developmental needs and challenges requiring an intensive level of service.
Medically Fragile Technologically Dependant bi-weekly Saturday Respite Program for under 18 years of age.
Respiteservices.com, a mechanism designed to make access to respite services easier for families and to connect caregivers and families seeking respite.
Special Services at Home program, transfer payment agency.
Applied Behaviour Analysis Services & Supports (ABA) for children 0-9 who have a confirmed diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Intensive Behavioural Intervention Program (IBI)for children with autism spectrum disorder.

In addition to these services the staff of Developmental Support Services also offer a variety of community outreach, group work and educational forums such as:

T.O.E.P. Theatre Orangeville Exceptional Players for 11-17 years of age
Challenging Temperament Workshop Series
Special Teen Club - Parent led
Feelings After Birth - Post Partum Support Group for Mothers
Adult Social Group for adults with a developmental disability or autism spectrum disorder and are clients of Service Coordination Adults
Parent/Caregiver Support Group - Parent led support group for elementary school age children.

For all programs contact office or visit website.

Calls made to office after hours, weekends and on holidays will be answered by 24hr answering service.

Service Details

Hours	Office: Mon, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-5 pm, Tue, Wed 8:30 am-6:30 pm Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Dufferin County
Eligibility	To be eligible for Ministry funded adult services, individuals must apply to Developmental Services Ontario (DSO). Service Coordinators can help direct individuals through this process.
Application	For assistance to access DSO Intake, call DCAFS Central Intake, visit DSO website for details at www.dsontario.ca/agencies/dso-central-west
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Orangeville
Address & Map	655 Riddell Rd Orangeville, ON Canada L9W 4Z5
Intersection	Cross street: Broadway and 2nd St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-941-1530
Fax	519-941-1525
Website	dcafs.on.ca/
Volunteer Coordinator	Jacqueline Moore, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 519-941-1530 ext 246; Email: jacqueline.moore@dcafs.on.ca