Connie is a full time foster parent and Keith is a welding supervisor. They have returned to Ontario after living in New Brunswick. Kay, their teenage daughter is also part of the foster family. They live in Barrie, Ontario. Connie has worked as an educational assistant for a number of years and they have welcomed a number of foreign exchange students into their home. Connie, Keith and Kay foster up to three children. Connie and Keith have successfully fostered males and females, preteen and teens.
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OARTY Member:
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Avalon Treatment Programs
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Program/Facility Description:
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Connie and Keith foster up to three children in their large home in Barrie, Ontario. |
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City:
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Barrie |
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Ministry Region:
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Central |
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For Ages:
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5-21 |
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Home Type:
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Foster Home |
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Client Group:
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DC ED/BD |
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Accredited By:
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- BED AVAILABILITY
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Immediate
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30 Days
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60 Days
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90 Days
Accepted Conditions
1. Client Groups
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| Aboriginal | Acquired Brain Injury | | Ages 0-5 | Ages 12 and up | | Ages 6-12 | Coed | | Cultural Accommodations | Developmentally Challenged | | Dual Diagnosis Clientele | Emotionally Disturbed | | Females Only | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual | | Physical Abuse Victims | Physically Challenged | | Sexual Abuse Victims | Terminally Ill | | Transgendered | Transitional Age Youth (16-18) | | Two-Spirited | Young Offenders | |
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2. Diagnostic Features
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| ADD/ADHD/Severe Learning Disorder | AIDS/HIV | | Attachment Disorder | Autism Spectrum Disorder | | Bipolar | Borderline Personality Disorder | | Conduct Disorder | Deaf/Hearing Impaired | | Dyslexia | FASD | | Nonverbal/Communication Disorder | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | | Oppositional Defiant Disorder | Personality Disorder | | Phobias | Schizophrenia | | Sleep Disorder | Visual/Hearing Impaired | |
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3. Problematic Behaviours
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| Bed Wetting | Chronic Lying | | Defiance (Excessive) | Demanding (Excessive) | | Eating Disorders | Fearful/Anxious | | Incontinence | Manipulative/Causes Conflict | | Over-active | Physical Aggression Towards Self | | Running | Short Attention Span | | Socially Delayed | Stealing | | Substance Abuse | Suicide Attempts | | Suicide Threats/Ideation | Tantrums | | Verbally Abusive |
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4. Sexual Acting Out Behaviours (all ages)
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| Excessive Masturbation | Indiscriminate Affection/Promiscuous | | Provocative/Seductive |
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5. Teen Issues
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| Abortion | Birth Control | | Pregnancy | Sexually Active Teen | | Substance Abuse |
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6.1 Health Care Requirements
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6.2 Procedures from Regulated Health Professions Act, 1996
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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 Classroom | Special Education Needs | | Suspensions | Truancy | |
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8. Program Model
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| Day Treatement Program | Parent Model Group Home with Part Time Staff Support | | Treatment Foster Care |
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9. Program Treatment Services
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| Anger Management | Assertiveness Training | | Assessment | Behaviour Management | | Community Skills Training | Crisis Admission/Emergency | | Day Treatment | Life Skills Program | | Long Term Residental (2+ years) | Medium Term Residental (1-2 years) | | Milieu Therapy | Preparation for Independence | | Recreational Program | Respite | | Section 23 Classroom | Sensory Stimulation | | Services for the Deaf/Blind | Short Term Residential Care (<1 year) | | Social Skills Training | Specialized Program for Transitional Age Youth | | Summer Program | Vocational Training | |
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10. Professional Services Included in Set Rate (Professionals on staff and/or contracted at no additonal cost)
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| Art Therapy | Behaviour Management Consultation | | Clinical Consultation | Group Therapy | | Music, Drama and Other Therapy | Psychiatric Supervision | | Special Education Consultant |
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11. Additional Community Provided Professional Services
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| Art Therapy | Behaviour Management Consultation | | Clinical Consultation | Communication Specialists | | Dental specialist | Family Therapy | | Group Therapy | Music, Drama and Other Therapy | | Neurological Consultation | Neuropsychologist | | Nursing | Nutrition and Feeding Consultation | | Occupational Therapy | Orthodontic Specialist | | Pediatrician | Physiotherapy | | Play Therapy | Psychiatric Assessment | | Psychiatric Supervision | Psychological Assessment | | Psychotherapy | Remedial Specialist | | Respiratory Technician | Special Education Consultant | | Speech Therapy |
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