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Dawn lives in a 6 bedroom home in a well-respected area of London. She has been a foster parent since 2005, with experience fostering through Oxford Children's Aid Society.  Dawn has one biological child and two adopted children living with her in her home.

OARTY Member: Avalon Treatment Programs
Program/Facility Description: Dawn is an experienced foster parent who comes to us with years of experience in this field. She lives in London and fosters female youth.
City: London
Ministry Region: West
For Ages: 5-21
Home Type: Foster Home
Client Group: DC ED/BD
Accredited By:
  • BED AVAILABILITY
  • 0 Immediate
  • 0 30 Days
  • 0 60 Days
  • 2 90 Days

Accepted Conditions

1. Client Groups

AboriginalAcquired Brain Injury
Ages 0-5Ages 12 and up
Ages 6-12Coed
Cultural AccommodationsDevelopmentally Challenged
Dual Diagnosis ClienteleEmotionally Disturbed
Females OnlyLesbian, Gay, Bisexual
Medically FragilePhysical Abuse Victims
Physically ChallengedReligious Accommodations
Sexual Abuse VictimsTransgendered
Two-Spirited

2. Diagnostic Features

ADD/ADHD/Severe Learning DisorderAIDS/HIV
Attachment DisorderAutism Spectrum Disorder
BipolarBorderline Personality Disorder
Conduct DisorderCrack/Cocaine Infants
Deaf/Hearing ImpairedDyslexia
Failure to ThriveFASD
Nonverbal/Communication DisorderObsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oppositional Defiant DisorderPersonality Disorder
PhobiasSchizophrenia
Sexually Transmitted InfectionsSleep Disorder
Visual/Hearing Impaired

3. Problematic Behaviours

Bed WettingChronic Lying
Defiance (Excessive)Demanding (Excessive)
Eating DisordersFearful/Anxious
Manipulative/Causes ConflictOver-active
Physical Aggression Towards SelfRunning
Short Attention SpanSocially Delayed
Soiling/Smearing/VomitingStealing
Substance AbuseSuicide Attempts
Suicide Threats/IdeationTantrums
Verbally Abusive

4. Sexual Acting Out Behaviours (all ages)

Excessive MasturbationIndiscriminate Affection/Promiscuous
Provocative/Seductive

5. Teen Issues

AbortionBirth Control
PregnancySexually Active Teen

6.1 Health Care Requirements

Communicable Disease ManagementComplex Medication Management
Dietary ConsiderationsSeizure Management
Specialized Feeding Requirements

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
Behaviour ManagementCommunity Skills Training
Crisis Admission/EmergencyInfant/Preschool Program
Life Skills ProgramLong Term Residental (2+ years)
Medium Term Residental (1-2 years)Preparation for Independence
Recreational ProgramRespite
Sensory StimulationShort Term Residential Care (<1 year)
Social Skills TrainingSpecialized Program for Transitional Age Youth
Specialty FeedingSummer 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 TherapyPlay Therapy
Psychiatric SupervisionSpecial 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