Sandy and Reid have welcomed both girls and boys into their home. They have experience dealing with many trauma-based behaviors including but not limited to; drugs, alcohol, running, truancy, sexual offending (both female and male), conflict with the law, gender-identity issues, and various mental health issues such, as bi-polar, RAD, PTSD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and self-injurious behaviors and suicidal ideation.
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Both Sandy and Reid have completed numerous trainings and certifications over the years. This has included PMAB, NVCI, ONLAC, SATP, PRIDE, Understanding Family Systems, Behavior Management, Working with Adolescents, Caring for Sexually Abused Children, Effective Fostering, Working with Families, Verbal De-escalation, Self-Injurious Behaviors, Teens and Mental Health, Pillars of Permanency, Signs of Safety, to name a few. They were also involved in fostering recruitment panels where they were guest speakers with some of their foster children.
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Sandy and Reid reside in Cambridge, Ontario. Sandy and Reid'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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For over 23 years, Sandy & Reid had fostered children and youth from a variety of different ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. |
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City:
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Delhi |
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Ministry Region:
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Central |
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For Ages:
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1-18 |
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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 | | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual | Physical Abuse Victims | | Physically Challenged | Religious Accommodations | | Sexual Abuse Victims | 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 | Failure to Thrive | | 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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| Communicable Disease Management | Specialized Feeding 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 |
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8. Program Model
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| Foster Care | 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) | | Physiotherapy | Preparation for Independence | | Recreational Program | Respite | | Section 23 Classroom | 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 | Family Therapy | | Group Therapy | Music, Drama and Other Therapy | | Nutrition and Feeding Consultation | Occupational Therapy | | Pediatrician | Play 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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