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OARTY Member: Kennedy House
Program/Facility Description: Developmental Services Home for Transitional Aged Youth. Program is a non-licensed home for youth who are DSO eligible.
City: Scarborough
Ministry Region: Central
For Ages: 17-25
Home Type: Assisted/Independant Living
Client Group: DC ED/BD
Accredited By:
  • BED AVAILABILITY
  • 2 Immediate
  • 0 30 Days
  • 0 60 Days
  • 0 90 Days

Accepted Conditions

1. Client Groups

AboriginalAdults
CoedDevelopmentally Challenged
Emotionally DisturbedLesbian, Gay, Bisexual
Physical Abuse VictimsSexual Abuse Victims
Sexual OffendersTransgendered
Two-Spirited

2. Diagnostic Features

ADD/ADHD/Severe Learning DisorderAIDS/HIV
Attachment DisorderAutism Spectrum Disorder
BipolarBorderline Personality Disorder
Conduct DisorderDeaf/Hearing Impaired
Failure to ThriveFASD
Nonverbal/Communication DisorderObsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oppositional Defiant DisorderPersonality Disorder
PhobiasSexually Transmitted Infections
Sleep DisorderVisual/Hearing Impaired

3. Problematic Behaviours

Bed WettingChronic Lying
Cruelty to AnimalsDefiance (Excessive)
Demanding (Excessive)Eating Disorders
Fearful/AnxiousManipulative/Causes Conflict
No Problematic BehavioursOver-active
Physical Aggression Towards AdultsPhysical Aggression Towards Others
Physical Aggression Towards PropertyPhysical Aggression Towards Self
RunningShort Attention Span
Socially DelayedSoiling/Smearing/Vomiting
StealingSubstance Abuse
Suicide AttemptsSuicide Threats/Ideation
TantrumsVerbally Abusive

4. Sexual Acting Out Behaviours (all ages)

Excessive MasturbationInappropriate Sexualized Behaviour Toward Children
Inappropriate Sexualized Behaviour Toward Parental FigureIndiscriminate Affection/Promiscuous
Provocative/Seductive

5. Teen Issues

AbortionBirth Control
PregnancySexually Active Teen
Substance Abuse

6.1 Health Care Requirements

Communicable Disease ManagementDietary Considerations
Seizure Management

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

Assisted/Independent LivingParent Model Group Home with Full Time Staff Support
Parent Model Group Home with Part Time Staff SupportStaff Model Group Home

9. Program Treatment Services

Anger ManagementBehaviour Management
Community Skills TrainingDay Treatment
Life Skills ProgramLong Term Residental (2+ years)
Preparation for IndependenceRecreational Program
Section 23 ClassroomSocial Skills Training

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

Behaviour Management ConsultationClinical Consultation
Psychiatric Assessment

11. Additional Community Provided Professional Services

No services offered in this category