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Program:
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Parenting and Family Support Program
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Address:
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636 Kennedy Rd
Toronto, ON
M1K 2B3
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Map
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Intersection:
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Eglinton Ave E and Kennedy Rd
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Evenings By Appointment Only
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Dates Available:
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Walk-in counselling closed on Fri May-June
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Service Description:
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The Family Support Program serves youth aged 12-21 years with intellectual disabilities and living at home with their families. The program is based on case management model and has 3 specialized programs that offer support to parents and caregivers:
- Positive Parenting Program - assists parents and caregivers to build skills so they can understand and support adolescent development, provide a positive family setting and connect with other services in their community.
- Family Therapy- assists families to deal with a variety of issues including grief and death, family conflict, separation and divorce, depression, eating disorders, gender and sexuality issues, self-harm, suicidal behaviour, physical/sexual abuse and family violence.
- WrapAround Family Services - works with families with multiple needs to create a plan and help them achieve their goals.
- Journey to Zero - provides customized supports and resources through a series of early interventions that strengthen families and allow children and youth to stay at home and in their communities.
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Application:
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Youth who have diagnosis of intellectual disability, ages 12 to 21 years, and living at home with their families.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Please contact Intake Worker at 416-967-1773 to register.
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Languages:
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English * Mandarin * Cantonese * Urdu * Hindi * Armenian * French
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Language Notes:
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French interpretation available upon request
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