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Program:
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Kenora Association for Community Living - Host Family
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Phone Numbers:
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807-467-5225
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Fax:
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807-467-5247
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Address:
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501 Eighth Ave S
Kenora, ON
P9N 3Z9
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Location:
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- Located at Eighth Ave S near the A&W Restaurant
- Closest intersection is at Eighth Ave S and Fifth St S
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Case Manager available evenings and weekends if required
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Service Description:
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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
- Maintains ongoing contact, home visits, case management and supervision after placement
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Funding support for Host Family arrangements approved through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) (1-855-376-6673)
- Intake assessment required
- Signed Memorandum of Understanding required between consumer, host family and Association
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Individuals 18 years of age and older with an intellectual and/or developmental disability who would benefit from living in a family setting family and
- Families willing to envision a lifetime commitment to sharing their home with an adult requiring support
- Family must be willing to allow external monitoring and advocacy for the dependent consumer and
- Agree to an in-depth annual review of the arrangement
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora
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Last Updated:
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12/9/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=213631
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