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Alternate Name |
OCR |
Former Name |
Open Arms |
Located In Community |
Orleans |
Address & Map |
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Intersection |
Forest Valley Dr and St Joseph Blvd |
Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
Parking |
Free Parking |
Description (Service) |
Privately-operated foster homes providing care for children and youth whose physical and/or mental limitations are such that they require specialized attention for daily needs. Foster parents are staff-assisted, allowing special needs children a parent model-home environment without being placed in a group home environment |
Hours |
Administration Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Service Mon-Sun 24 hours |
Areas Served |
Ottawa (City of) |
Eligibility |
Ages: 18 year(s) and under Children and youth who fall within the following categories: medically fragile, physically challenged, multi-handicapped, developmentally challenged, pervasive developmental disorders |
Application |
Call for more information * new foster parents welcome |
Languages |
English ; French - available upon request |
Fees |
Service - per diem |
Service Categories |
Therapeutic Foster Homes ~ Children and Youth With Disabilities |
Office Phone |
613-841-6844 ext 225 |
Fax |
Call first 613-841-6844 ext 225 |
Primary Executive |
Heather Jenkin, Executive Director |
Established |
1996 |
Funding |
Fees |
Resources |
Website |
Accreditation |
No; Licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services |
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