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:

  • Support with appropriate funding, acceptance and referrals of a new diagnosis
  • Assistance with identifying services needed
  • Parenting and/or behaviour strategies

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 establishes 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 teams works directly with the Blind/Low Vision Program as well as Infant Hearing Program.

 

Social work is a profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being.

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

Are Canadian children getting enough sleep? – Infographic

To be as healthy as possible, children need adequate night time sleep.

Sleep Hygiene for Young Children & Teens – PDF Download

Sleep Hygiene – PDF Download

‘Sleep hygiene’ is the term used to describe good sleep habits. Considerable research has gone into developing a set of guidelines and tips which are designed to enhance good sleeping, and there is much evidence to suggest that these strategies can provide long-term solutions to sleep difficulties.

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.

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.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Resources

Self-Care Wheel – PDF Download

A tool for managing stress and achieving happiness.

Challenging worries and anxious thoughts – PDF Download

Coping with stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dealing with problems in a structured way – PDF Download

Coping with stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Talking to children about COVID-19 and its impact – PDF Download

Coping with stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.