Community Respite Partners Information

Agency :	Infant and Child Development Services
Address :	41 Ramsey Lake RD, Sudbury, ON P3E 5J1
Community Regions :	Chapleau & area, Espanola & area, Manitoulin Region, Sudbury Region, Sudbury & Manitoulin Region, Sudbury East (ex. St Charles, Markstay, Alban, Wanap), Chelmsford, Dowling, Azilda and Levack/Onaping
General Information :	Infant and Child Development Services (ICDS) provides Early Intervention services with families of children and infants from birth up to the age of 5 years who have been diagnosed with, or are at risk of having, a developmental delay. This includes: children whose families or guardians live in the Sudbury/Manitoulin district; children with known diagnoses and syndromes; children who are premature; children with early trauma; children in over-burdened families; children whose parents need parenting support; children who suffer from a developmental delay with unknown causes. We offer the following services free of charge: •Screening and Assessment •Intervention •Developmental interventions in all domains •Supportive counselling •Information and resources •Case management •Consultations with professionals regarding specific children (with parental consent) •Supported transition into childcare and school •Community planning with other service providers •Student placements •Community education •Toy, equipment, video and book library Most services are provided in the home of the family or guardian. We also deliver services through other agencies, including childcare centers and Best Start Hubs. ICDS site offices are located throughout the Sudbury/Manitoulin district. ICDS is funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services and sponsored by Health Sciences North's NEO Kids & Family Program.
Eligibility :	Referrals can come from any source (Parent, Physician, Public Health Nurse, Neonatal Nurseries or Community Agencies), provided it is made with parental consent. Referrals are accepted at the Children's Community Network (CCN) at 1-877-272-4336.
Age Category(ies) :	Preschool
Type of Respite :
Respite Contact :	Valtins, Claire
Contact Email :
Phone :	705 523 7184
1-800 Number :
Fax :	705 523 7156
Website :	http://www.hsnsudbury.ca

Provincial Respite Services Network 2018 Update