Empower Simcoe, Barrie Head Office - 39 Fraser Crt, Family Home Program for Adults and Children

Empower Simcoe

Site: Barrie Head Office - 39 Fraser Crt

Service: Family Home Program for Adults and Children

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Record #: BAR0652

Last Modified: 02 Aug 2024

Last Full Update: 01 Aug 2024

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	Program: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Eligibility	Children: living in Simcoe County with a developmental disability and/or intellectual disability Adults: living in Barrie and Orillia and surrounding areas 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 Canada L4N 5J5
Intersection	Morrow Rd and Patterson Rd
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-726-9082
Fax	705-726-6875
E-Mail	inquiries@empowersimcoe.ca
Website	https://www.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/ X (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, Digital Solutions and Brand Marketing Manager; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 5280; Email: jhall@empowersimcoe.ca
Mailing Address	39 Fraser Court Barrie, ON Canada L4N 5J5

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