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Program:
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Children and Adult Respite Services
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Address:
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PO Box 967
Chatham, ON
N7M 5L3
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Map
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Intersection:
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Bloomfield Rd and Riverview Dr
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Service Description:
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Respite Services are available to all parents/guardians of persons who have diverse abilities in the Chatham-Kent area * it is also hoped this will provide families with a break that will assist them in continuing to support the unique needs of their family member * Respite Services are provided in a home environment which allows an opportunity to share accommodations with peers and learn related skills * full sleeping, bathing, kitchen and laundry facilities are available * recreational activities outside of the location are planned according to community events, availability and funding * television, movies, board games, card games, toys (for children), computers, crafts, gaming system(s) are available to everyone using respite services
Children’s respite can provide support for 8 children and Adult respite can support up to 5 people * respite services are available throughout the year, with the exception of Christmas to New Year * Children’s respite is also closed for the Easter Holiday and the first week of September
To access respite programs, contact:
- Children's Respite: Quality Assurance and Planning email smorrow@clc-k.ca
- Adult Respite: Developmental Service Ontario website
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Fees:
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Children's Respite: Overnight stay - $30. Drop-in - $10 per hour (not to exceed $30 per day)
Adult Respite: Overnight stay - $33. Drop-in - $10 per hour (not to exceed $33 per day) *Cancellation Fee: $10 will be billed to the family when less than 24hrs notice is provided.
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Application:
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For children, referral may come from self, family, healthcare professional or social service agencies. For adults, application is made through Developmental Services Ontario - South West Region * toll free 1-855-437-6797
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People who have diverse abilities and their families
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