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Maria originates from Portugal and is bilingual. She has a wealth of life experience, raising both of her children as a single parent. Her daughter has now left the family home but her younger son still lives with her. Maria has lived in the London area for over 40 years and is very familiar with the resources available in the city. She has a large extended family in London and this is a very important support network for her. Maria has successfully fostered sibling groups as well as teens and is able to accommodate up to two foster children in her home. 

OARTY Member: Avalon Treatment Programs
Program/Facility Description: Maria has a wealth of life experience, raising both of her children as a single parent. Maria has successfully fostered a sib group and is able to accept males and female, pre-tees and teens.
City: London
Ministry Region: Central
For Ages: 12
Home Type: Foster Home
Client Group: DC 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 0-5Ages 6-12
CoedCultural Accommodations
Developmentally ChallengedEmotionally Disturbed
Lesbian, Gay, BisexualPhysical Abuse Victims
Physically ChallengedReligious Accommodations
Sexual Abuse VictimsTransgendered
Two-Spirited

2. Diagnostic Features

ADD/ADHD/Severe Learning DisorderAttachment Disorder
Borderline Personality DisorderDeaf/Hearing Impaired
DyslexiaFASD
Nonverbal/Communication DisorderObsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oppositional Defiant DisorderPersonality Disorder
PhobiasSleep Disorder
Spina-bifidaVisual/Hearing Impaired

3. Problematic Behaviours

Bed WettingChronic Lying
Defiance (Excessive)Demanding (Excessive)
Eating DisordersFearful/Anxious
IncontinenceManipulative/Causes Conflict
Over-activeRunning
Short Attention SpanSocially Delayed
Soiling/Smearing/VomitingStealing
TantrumsVerbally Abusive

4. Sexual Acting Out Behaviours (all ages)

Excessive MasturbationIndiscriminate Affection/Promiscuous
Provocative/Seductive

5. Teen Issues

Birth Control

6.1 Health Care Requirements

Communicable Disease 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 ClassroomSpecial Education Needs
SuspensionsTruancy

8. Program Model

Treatment Foster Care

9. Program Treatment Services

Anger ManagementAssertiveness Training
AssessmentBehaviour Management
Community Skills TrainingCrisis Admission/Emergency
Day TreatmentInfant/Preschool Program
Life Skills ProgramLong Term Residental (2+ years)
Medium Term Residental (1-2 years)Milieu Therapy
Preparation for IndependenceRecreational Program
RespiteSensory Stimulation
Short Term Residential Care (<1 year)Social Skills Training
Specialized Program for Transitional Age YouthSummer Program
Vocational Training

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

Art TherapyBehaviour Management Consultation
Clinical ConsultationGroup Therapy
Music, Drama and Other TherapyPsychiatric Supervision
Special Education Consultant

11. Additional Community Provided Professional Services

Art TherapyBehaviour Management Consultation
Clinical ConsultationCommunication Specialists
Dental specialistFamily Therapy
Group TherapyMusic, Drama and Other Therapy
Neurological ConsultationNeuropsychologist
NursingNutrition and Feeding Consultation
Occupational TherapyOrthodontic Specialist
PediatricianPhysiotherapy
Play TherapyPsychiatric Assessment
Psychiatric SupervisionPsychological Assessment
PsychotherapyRemedial Specialist
Respiratory TechnicianSpecial Education Consultant
Speech Therapy