Extraordinary Child Care

Extraordinary Child Care services are accessed when the persons served needs exceed the parameters of typical child care arrangements. Needs may include but not be limited to: personal care, physical mobility, processing time, and tolerance to stimuli. Venue (in or out of home) and programming resources are at the discretion and responsibility of the parent / guardian. Activities are specific to each individual and are based on their individual needs. Persons served under the age of 13 years may require a parent portion fee to be determined solely by the funding body.

Behavioral Support

Support for families to help their child manage his/her behavioural concerns as well as providing strategies for parents to help their child in the home and community. Behavioural supports are based on each child’s assessed needs and are intended to ‘promote the child’s development’ and ‘reinforce positive behavioural changes in the child’.

Community Aide

Community Aide services are available to persons served that require assistance in accessing and obtaining success in structured community based programs. Such activities may include, but not be limited to scouts, girl guides, gymnastics, sports, recreational activities or lesson, and social opportunities. Persons served must be registered in a structured community program by the parent / guardian.

Resprite

Short Term/24 Hour Respite

Short Term Respite Services are provided when it is determined, due to the needs of the persons served, that a break is beneficial for the well-being of the family unit.

Eligibility is decided between the parent / guardian and the funding body.

Respite may take place in the home of the persons served, approved caregiver homes or in the community, dependent on need and the direction of the parent / guardian. These supports are available on a regular or as needed basis.

Long Term Respite

Long Term Respite Services may be required where the needs of the persons served, balanced with the needs / dynamics of the family unit, require an individual to be placed in a supportive living arrangement outside the family of origin. Long Term Respite caregivers and their homes are carefully screened and supported in providing an optimum environment for the person served. These unique arrangements are person served specific and can range from weeks to years. The parent / guardian retains guardianship, complete access, decision making, financial responsibility and may have additional requirements outlined in the agreement with the funding body.

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