Surrey Place - Parenting Enhancement Program

Application

For eligibility for DSO only - call DSO (1-855-372-3858) or dsotr@surreyplace.ca). Once eligibility is confirmed by DSO, email Adult Intake - adult.intake@surreyplace.ca and ask them to make a referral to PEP.

Eligibility / Target Population

Parents of child and youth who demonstrated eligibility through Developmental Services Ontario * must be 18 years of age and older * have children in their custody or a plan to return must be in place* live in the city of Toronto

Fees

Parent Enhancement Program is free

Executives

Terri Hewitt - CEO
Surrey Place
416-925-5141 * terri.hewitt@surreyplace.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

French reception and website

Area Served

Toronto

Description of Services:

Training and support to parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are deemed eligible for support through Developmental Services Ontario.

Therapists teach families skills to make them more self-sufficient and help them become the best parents they can be. Multifaceted and collaborative teaching method used that emphasizes personalized, home-based and child-care instruction. Training is provided covering several topics, including:

Basic infant and childcare skills
Home safety
First aid
Nutrition
Positive parent-child interactions
Skill building
Community support
Service coordination
Referrals and advocacy

Liaisons between families and community agencies