Today the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Todd Smith, MPP announced Phase 1 of the expanded OAP Foundational Family Services. Lake Ridge Community Support Services is excited to be an approved provider in Phase 1. The first phase of Foundational Family Services builds on the virtual service delivery models introduced during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Here are the official statements and information from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

News release: English / French

Web:

• Minister’s video: English / French

• Foundational Family Services page (English / French)

• Autism landing page (English / French)

• OAP main page (English/ French)

• Contact page (English / French)

WHAT ARE FOUNDATIONAL FAMILY SERVICES?

Services will be available through select providers including Lake Ridge Community Support Services will include the following types of options:

• Family and peer mentoring – share experiences in a supportive, informative and social atmosphere

• Caregiver workshops and follow-up coaching sessions – information, education and resources on a variety of topics

• Brief targeted consultations – direct support to help address a specific need and support your child’s skill development

• Transition supports – help preparing for your child’s personal and educational transitions as well as transitions to adulthood

• Family resource and clinic days – brainstorm, consult and problem-solve with professionals

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Everyone registered in the Ontario Autism Program is eligible to receive Foundational Family Services.

How is Lake Ridge Community Support Services providing Foundational Family Services in Phase 1

Our website is currently being updated with exciting new options available for families and caregivers to access Foundational Family Services that Lake Ridge Community Support Services will be providing.  Over the coming weeks we will continue to develop new individualized Foundational Family Service options.  Some current and new options include:

• Live streaming parent training workshops (join LRCSS Caregiver Community)

• ABA training videos (watch videos)

• Blog posts (visit our blog)

• Peer-to-peer community Facebook Group (join LRCSS Caregiver Community)

• Individualized resource kits delivered directly to the family/caregiver with complimentary individualized coaching sessions.  

We will continue to share information with you as it becomes available.

To stay up to speed on our evolving Foundational Family Services, check our website at lrcss.com/foundational-services regularly for updates, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/lakeridgecommunitysupportservices, join our newsletter mailing list here or contact our Service Navigator at (905) 666-9688 ext. 500.