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Program: Host Family Program  
Organization: Community Living Dryden Sioux Lookout
Dryden
Phone Numbers: 807-701-5370
Fax: 807-223-5784
Email: careers@cldsl.ca
Website: www.cldsl.ca
Address:
280 Arthur St
Dryden, ON
P8N 1K8
Location:
  • Located at Arthur St near Thunder Airlines
  • Closest intersection is at Arthur St and Rourke Ave
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm


Support: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Kendall Miller - Manager of Services-Host Family Home Program
kendall.miller@cldsl.ca
Service Description: Provides programs, services and supports for adults with an intellectual and/or developmental disability

Provides opportunities for individuals to become an integral part of a family within the community
  • Recruits and screens families willing to welcome an adult into their home as part of their family, and who will promote and provide a safe and secure place to live, a high quality of life, and support and community inclusion
  • Matches the individual to the host family with consideration to mutual interest and living preferences
  • Allows for a pre-placement process for both parties to get accustomed to the situation which can take from three to 12 months
  • Maintains ongoing contact, home visits, case management and supervision after placement

Fees: None
Application: Apply through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-855-376-6673
Eligibility / Target Population: Individuals 18 years of age and older with an intellectual and/or developmental disability who would benefit from living in a family setting
Languages: English
Area Served:
Dryden, Hudson, and Sioux Lookout  
See Also: Housing and Residential Services for People with Developmental Disabilities

This information was last completely updated on April 10, 2025

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