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OARTY Member: Satori Homes
Program/Facility Description: Single LGBT Parent Foster Home able to provide care for children/youth 5 to 18 years. Foster parent is an elementary school teacher and a mom of two teenage boys. Home is located in a residential area of Guelph, close to schools and many amenities.
City: Guelph
Ministry Region: West
For Ages: 5-18
Home Type: Foster Home
Client Group: ED/BD
Accredited By:
  • BED AVAILABILITY
  • 0 Immediate
  • 0 30 Days
  • 0 60 Days
  • 0 90 Days

Accepted Conditions

1. Client Groups

AboriginalAcquired Brain Injury
Ages 12 and upAges 6-12
CoedCultural Accommodations
Developmentally ChallengedDual Diagnosis Clientele
Emotionally DisturbedLesbian, Gay, Bisexual
Physical Abuse VictimsPhysically Challenged
Religious AccommodationsSexual Abuse Victims
Sexual OffendersTransgendered
Transitional Age Youth (16-18)Two-Spirited
Young Offenders

2. Diagnostic Features

ADD/ADHD/Severe Learning DisorderAttachment Disorder
Autism Spectrum DisorderBorderline Personality Disorder
Conduct DisorderDyslexia
Failure to ThriveFASD
Nonverbal/Communication DisorderObsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oppositional Defiant DisorderPersonality Disorder
PhobiasSexually Transmitted Infections
Sleep Disorder

3. Problematic Behaviours

Bed WettingChronic Lying
Defiance (Excessive)Demanding (Excessive)
Eating DisordersFearful/Anxious
IncontinenceManipulative/Causes Conflict
Over-activePhysical Aggression Towards Adults
Physical Aggression Towards ChildrenPhysical Aggression Towards Others
Physical Aggression Towards PropertyRunning
Short Attention SpanSocially Delayed
StealingSubstance Abuse
Suicide AttemptsSuicide Threats/Ideation
TantrumsVerbally Abusive

4. Sexual Acting Out Behaviours (all ages)

No services offered in this category

5. Teen Issues

AbortionBirth Control
PregnancySexually Active Teen
Substance Abuse

6.1 Health Care Requirements

Complex Medication ManagementDietary 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 ClassroomSuspensions

8. Program Model

Treatment Foster Care

9. Program Treatment Services

Anger ManagementAssertiveness Training
AssessmentBehaviour Management
Community Skills TrainingCrisis Admission/Emergency
Life Skills ProgramLong Term Residental (2+ years)
Medium Term Residental (1-2 years)Milieu Therapy
Preparation for IndependenceShort Term Residential Care (<1 year)
Social Skills Training

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

Art TherapyBehaviour Management Consultation
Clinical ConsultationCommunication Specialists
Family TherapyGroup Therapy
Music, Drama and Other TherapyNeurological Consultation
NeuropsychologistNutrition and Feeding Consultation
Occupational TherapyPediatrician
PhysiotherapyPlay Therapy
Psychiatric AssessmentPsychiatric Supervision
Psychological AssessmentPsychotherapy
Remedial SpecialistSpecial Education Consultant
Speech Therapy

11. Additional Community Provided Professional Services

Art TherapyBehaviour Management Consultation
Clinical ConsultationCommunication Specialists
Dental specialistFamily Therapy
Group TherapyMusic, Drama and Other Therapy
Neurological ConsultationNeuropsychologist
Nutrition and Feeding ConsultationOccupational Therapy
Orthodontic SpecialistPediatrician
PhysiotherapyPlay Therapy
Psychiatric AssessmentPsychiatric Supervision
Psychological AssessmentPsychotherapy
Remedial SpecialistSpecial Education Consultant
Speech Therapy