Cheryl is an exceptionally experienced foster parent. Cheryl runs a private day care from her home and has fostered all ages of children/youth over the years, including some very complex needs children/youth. Cheryl held the position of President of her previous agencies Foster Parent Association for a number of years. She lives on the outskirts of the town of Woodstock in a large six bedroom home that backs onto a conservation area. Cheryl's home can accommodate up to four foster children.
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OARTY Member:
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Avalon Treatment Programs
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Program/Facility Description:
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Cheryl had previously fostered with a CAS for over 20 years. She has fostered over one hundred children and has an outstanding amount of experience as a foster parent. |
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City:
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Woodstock |
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Ministry Region:
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West |
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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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2
90 Days
Accepted Conditions
1. Client Groups
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| Aboriginal | Acquired Brain Injury | | Adults | Ages 0-5 | | Ages 12 and up | Ages 6-12 | | Coed | Cultural Accommodations | | Developmentally Challenged | Dual Diagnosis Clientele | | Emotionally Disturbed | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual | | Physical Abuse Victims | Physically Challenged | | Religious Accommodations | Sexual Abuse Victims | | Technologically Dependant | 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 | Attachment Disorder | | Bipolar | Borderline Personality Disorder | | Conduct Disorder | Crack/Cocaine Infants | | Deaf/Hearing Impaired | Dyslexia | | Failure to Thrive | FASD | | Nonverbal/Communication Disorder | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | | Oppositional Defiant Disorder | Personality Disorder | | Phobias | Sexually Transmitted Infections | | 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 | Running | | Short Attention Span | Socially Delayed | | Soiling/Smearing/Vomiting | Stealing | | Substance Abuse | Tantrums | | Verbally Abusive |
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4. Sexual Acting Out Behaviours (all ages)
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| Excessive Masturbation | Provocative/Seductive | |
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5. Teen Issues
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| Abortion | Birth Control | | Pregnancy | Sexually Active Teen | |
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6.1 Health Care Requirements
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| Communicable Disease Management | Dietary Considerations | |
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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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9. Program Treatment Services
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| Anger Management | Assertiveness Training | | Assessment | Behaviour Management | | Community Skills Training | Crisis Admission/Emergency | | Day Treatment | Infant/Preschool Program | | Life Skills Program | Long Term Residental (2+ years) | | Medium Term Residental (1-2 years) | Physiotherapy | | Preparation for Independence | Recreational Program | | 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 | 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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