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| Program Time : | Special Services At Home | ||||||||||||
| Program Time (English) : | Days, Evenings, Weekends | ||||||||||||
| Program Runs from : | Available Year Round | ||||||||||||
| Program Length : | Ministry approvals given for maximum of 1 yr | ||||||||||||
| Program Cost : | No fee for service | ||||||||||||
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| Admission Criteria : | Infants, children and adults with a developmental disability. In addition, children up to age 18 with a physical disability. The disability must be documented by a physician or psychologist. | ||||||||||||
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This program provides assistance for families/individuals wanting to access the Special Services at Home Program of the Ministry of Community and Social Services (see Funding section). The program provides individualized in-home support and community based activities for children and adults with a developmental disability and children under 18 years with a physical disability. Its focus is on "Personal Development and Growth" and/or "Respite Support" as determined by the family or individual. Family Services Perth-Huron assists with the application process as well as the administration of contracts once approved by the Ministry. This includes screening, matching and payment of service providers. |
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| Comments : | Service providers are contracted, self-employed people who are carefully screened by our coordinators. In addition, they receive orientation and ongoing training and support. | ||||||||||||
| Disability / Special Needs : | Autism Spectrum Disorder, Camp Companion, Developmental Disability, Job Support, Lift/Transfers, Medical, Medication Administration, Nursing, Personal Care (toileting, diapering), Physical Disability, Physio/Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration, Sign Language, Speech & Language / Communication, Transportation | ||||||||||||
| Individual(s) Served : | Male and Female | ||||||||||||
| Type of Respite : | Community, In-home or Host | ||||||||||||
| Age Category : | 0-5 Preschool, 6-12 School Aged and 13-17 Adolescent | ||||||||||||
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| Agency : | Family Services Perth-Huron | ||||||||||||
| Agency Contact : | Janice Steckly | ||||||||||||
| Phone : | 519 273 1020 x.132 | ||||||||||||
| Fax : | 519 273 6993 | ||||||||||||
| Email Address : | jsteckly@fsph.ca | ||||||||||||
| Option offered at : | 142 Waterloo St. S., Stratford, ON N5A 4B4 | ||||||||||||
| Nearest Intersection : | George St. | ||||||||||||
| Regions : | Perth | ||||||||||||