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Program:
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Parenting Enhancement Program
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Address:
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2 Surrey Pl
Toronto, ON
M5S 2C2
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Map
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Location:
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Toronto (Bay Street Corridor)
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Hours:
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Mon-Thurs 8:30am-8:30pm * Fri 8:30am-5:30pm * Sat 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Terri Hewitt - CEO
Surrey Place
416-925-5141 * terri.hewitt@surreyplace.ca
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Service Description:
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Provides training and support to parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have been deemed eligible for support through Developmental Services Ontario.
A team of therapists teach families skills to make them more self-sufficient and help them become the best parents they can be. The team uses a multifaceted and collaborative teaching method that emphasizes personalized, home-based and child-care instruction. Training is provided covering several topics, including:- Basic infant and childcare skills
- Home safety
- First aid
- Nutrition
- Positive parent-child interactions
Additionally, we offer:
- Skill building
- Community support
- Service coordination
- Referrals and advocacy
Liaisons between families and community agencies
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Fees:
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Parent Enhancement Program is free
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Application:
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For eligibility for DSO only - call DSO (1-855-372-3858) or dsotr@surreyplace.ca). Once eligibility is confirmed by DSO, email Adult Intake - adult.intake@surreyplace.ca and ask them to make a referral to PEP.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Parents of child and youth who demonstrated eligibility through Developmental Services Ontario * must be 18 years of age and older * have children in their custody or a plan to return must be in place* live in the city of Toronto
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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French reception and website
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