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Alternate Name |
Children's Integration Support Services ; CISS ; OCR |
Located In Community |
Ottawa |
Address & Map |
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Intersection |
Trainsyards Dr and Industrial Ave |
Bus Route Notes |
OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
Parking |
Free parking |
Description (Service) |
Support services to licensed child care programs (nursery schools, child care centres, and home child care agencies) who include children with special needs. |
Hours |
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
Areas Served |
Ottawa (City of) |
Eligibility |
Ages: 12 year(s) and under Children from 6 weeks to 12 years old who have identified special needs and are attending licensed child care programs. |
Application |
Referrals can be made by families, referring agencies, or child care programs with written parental consent. |
Languages |
English ; French |
Fees |
None |
Service Categories |
Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays ; School Based Integrated Services ~ Children and Youth With Disabilities |
Waiting List |
Enhanced Staff Support Funding may be available to child care programs who enroll a child whose needs meet the eligibility criteria for this level of support. The funding supports the program in hiring a program assistant to support the child care setting and to ensure a positive inclusion experience for all. |
Office Phone |
613-736-1913 |
Fax |
613-736-8378 |
E-Mail |
ciss@afchildrensservices.ca |
Website |
www.afchildrensservices.ca |
Primary Contact |
Susan Spence, Intake and Resource Coordinator (English); Phone: 613-736-1913 ext 231; Email: sspence@afchildrensservices.ca |
Primary Executive |
Tara Matte, Manager; Phone: 613-736-1913 ext 229; Email: tmatte@afchildrensservices.ca |
Established |
1991 |
Funding |
City / Town ; Regional / Municipal ; Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 106710965 RR0001 |
Elections |
The Board of Directors is elected. |
Print Material |
"ACCESS Integration" bilingual newsletter published three times a year |
Resources |
Website, bilingual resource library, training opportunities and presentations, toys and equipment loaned to child care programs |
Accreditation |
No |
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