ABOUT US

Here are just a few facts about us:

• Support over 350 individuals.

• Employ over 225 staff, both full and part-time.

• Total operating budget in excess of $11 million; approximately 80% of this budget comes from the Ministry of Community and Social Services.

• A 12 member Board of Directors oversees program and fiscal responsibility. The Board is made up of parent/related representation, community members, and self-advocates.

• We provide 24 hour Accomodations for over 50 adults at 10 residential homes located throughout Brantford, Paris, Burford, and Harley.  Some of the homes are designed barrier-free.

• Respite care supports over 50 individuals.

• Community Supports provide service to more than 100 adults living in the community through the Supported Living program.

• The Accomodations and the Supported Living Services provide supports to adults in areas such as: finances, living skills, and life skills, as appropriate to individual age and need.

• We support over 80 individuals in our Young Adults in Transition program.  Literacy is one of the many components offered

• The Associate Family Program supports 12 individuals in approved homes.

• We operate a Supported Employment Program.

• We offer family networking meetings/workshops.

• Our day support programs (Vocational Services) at the Dunn Building serves over 100 individuals. We also offer a workplace literacy program as one component.

• We operate a Community Activity Program at the Stedman Building for over 40 individuals.

• We administer the Ontario Early Years Centre: Brant.

• We offer student placements to local colleges and high schools.