Program: Parenting Enhancement Program
Organization: Surrey Place
Phone Numbers: 416-925-5141 ext 2582
Toll-Free: 1-855-372-3858
Fax: 416-925-3402
Email: Jennifer.Lau@surreyplace.ca
Website: www.surreyplace.ca/services/parenting-enhancement-program/
Address:
2 Surrey Pl
Toronto, ON
M5S 2C2
Street
Address
:
Toronto
Intersection: Bay St and College St
Location: Toronto (Bay Street Corridor)
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am-8:30pm * Fri 8:30am-5:30pm * Sat 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: Terri Hewitt - CEO
416-925-5141 * terri.hewitt@surreyplace.ca
Service Description: 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 



Fees: Parent Enhancement Program is free
Application: 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.
Eligibility / Target Population: 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
Languages: English
Language Notes: French reception and website
Area Served: Toronto
See Also: Parenting Education
Parenting Groups
Last Updated: 2/25/2026
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=224892

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