Social Work
A support service for children, youth and their families while receiving therapy services at One Kids Place.
Social Work is a service that can assist your child and family if you have concerns with:
- Navigating a new diagnosis
- Assistance with identifying and completing necessary referrals
- Support with appropriate funding
Social Work Services Include:
Our Social Work Team works with individuals directly as well as group therapy sessions. Social Workers works alongside a therapy team and has established relationships with community agencies and services to facilitate client and family care. One Kids Place provides support through loaning parenting materials and hosting sibling support groups.
Our One Kids Place Social Work team works closely with our secondary services including but not limited to Blind/Low Vision, the Infant Hearing Program and our Feeding & Swallowing Clinic.
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Eligibility
Children and youth (up to 19 years of age, or 21 if they are attending secondary school) who reside within the Districts of Muskoka, Nipissing and Parry Sound with a physical, developmental or communication disability.
Children and youth must be currently receiving one of the primary services at One Kids Place to be eligible. Waitlist spot holders are acceptable.
Referral
Referrals can be made by a parent, caregiver, family physician, pediatricians and/or other third party referrals with parental consent:
Resources
Financial Support and Respite
Access Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities
Special Services at Home
Disability Tax Credit
Funding & Financial Supports Guide for families who have children with disabilities – PDF Download
This is a list of some government funding programs, charitable organizations, recreation and housing funding sources and other financial resources that may be helpful to families.
Financial Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs – PDF Download
Children and youth with special needs have medical, emotional, developmental, mental or behavioural problems that require ongoing help and support.
Respite Services
Transition to Adulthood
Partners for Planning – Planning for Adulthood Action Guide
CCKO Tip Sheets CCKO Youth Transition to Adult Care
Youth Transition to Adult Care – Transition Resource Guide
Youth Transition to Adult Care – Healthcare Provider Checklist
Youth Transition to Adult Care – Caregiver and Youth Checklist
Youth Transition to Adult Care – Timeline
Special Needs Information Training and Resources
F-words Foundations Course – CanChild
Partners for Planning
Child and Youth Mental Health Supports
One Stop Talk
Kids Help Phone
Hands The Family Help Network
Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
Helping Children and Youth Cope After Traumatic Events – CHEO
Ontario Increasing Mental Health Support During COVID-19 – News Release
Additional Resources will Improve Access to Online and Virtual Supports. Ontario government is making it easier for everyone, especially those on the front lines, to reach out for mental health support during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Parenting Supports
Support for Parents and Caregivers
Safe Sleep
AboutKidsHealth
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Caring for Kids
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Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development
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Harvard Centre on the Developing Child
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Triple P Ontario
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Self Care Resources
Self Care Wheel – PDF Download
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Sleep Hygiene for Young Children & Teens – PDF Download
Sleep Hygiene – PDF Download
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