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In the Central West Region, Carpe Diem has foster homes in the areas of Brampton, Cambridge, Harriston, Mississauga, Mount Forest and Palmerston.
OARTY Member: Carpe Diem Foster Homes
Program/Facility Description: Treatment Foster Care
City:
Ministry Region: West
For Ages: 12
Home Type: Foster Home
Client Group: DC MF ED/BD
Accredited By:
  • BED AVAILABILITY
  • 6 Immediate
  • 0 30 Days
  • 0 60 Days
  • 0 90 Days

Accepted Conditions

1. Client Groups

Ages 0-5Ages 6-12
CoedCultural Accommodations
Developmentally ChallengedDual Diagnosis Clientele
Emotionally DisturbedMedically Fragile
Physical Abuse VictimsReligious Accommodations
Sexual Abuse VictimsSexual Offenders

2. Diagnostic Features

ADD/ADHD/Severe Learning DisorderAttachment Disorder
Autism Spectrum DisorderBipolar
Borderline Personality DisorderConduct Disorder
Crack/Cocaine InfantsDyslexia
Failure to ThriveFASD
Obsessive Compulsive DisorderOppositional Defiant Disorder
Personality DisorderPhobias
SchizophreniaSleep Disorder

3. Problematic Behaviours

Bed WettingChronic Lying
Cruelty to AnimalsDemanding (Excessive)
Eating DisordersFearful/Anxious
Manipulative/Causes ConflictOver-active
Physical Aggression Towards ChildrenPhysical Aggression Towards Others
Physical Aggression Towards PropertyPhysical Aggression Towards Self
RunningShort Attention Span
Socially DelayedSoiling/Smearing/Vomiting
StealingSuicide Attempts
Suicide Threats/IdeationTantrums
Verbally Abusive

4. Sexual Acting Out Behaviours (all ages)

Excessive MasturbationInappropriate Sexualized Behaviour Toward Children
Inappropriate Sexualized Behaviour Toward Parental FigureIndiscriminate Affection/Promiscuous
Provocative/Seductive

5. Teen Issues

No services offered in this category

6.1 Health Care Requirements

Dietary Considerations

6.2 Procedures from Regulated Health Professions Act, 1996

No services offered in this category

7. School and Community


* Select the following criteria that are addressed through external education/community services, for internal supports, please denote in the appropriate categories.
Disruptive Behaviour in ClassroomSpecial Education Needs
SuspensionsTruancy

8. Program Model

Foster CareTreatment Foster Care

9. Program Treatment Services

Anger ManagementAssessment
Behaviour ManagementCrisis Admission/Emergency
Life Skills ProgramLong Term Residental (2+ years)
Medium Term Residental (1-2 years)Milieu Therapy
Preparation for IndependenceRecreational Program
RespiteShort Term Residential Care (<1 year)
Social Skills TrainingSummer Program

10. Professional Services Included in Set Rate (Professionals on staff and/or contracted at no additonal cost)

Behaviour Management ConsultationClinical Consultation
Group TherapyPediatrician
Play Therapy

11. Additional Community Provided Professional Services

Art TherapyBehaviour Management Consultation
Communication SpecialistsDental specialist
Family TherapyGroup Therapy
Music, Drama and Other TherapyOrthodontic Specialist
Play TherapyPsychiatric Assessment
Psychological AssessmentPsychotherapy
Speech Therapy