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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0433 | Last Full Update: 17 Sep 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR ; Sonshine Cove ; Sonshine Families |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Orleans |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Forest Valley Dr and St Joseph Blvd |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Providing care within a Christian valued setting for people with various disabilities * Services: * R.A.Y.S. Day Program (Reach All Your Stars): a specialized day program for adult clients with developmental and physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy and seizure disorders * The program includes swimming, community outings, crafts* The program operates Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm, year round except statutory holidays *B.E.A.M. Day Program (Behavioural Energy Activity Management): a specialized day program for adult clients with developmental disabilities* such as Global developmental delay and autism*. The program includes swimming, outings in the community, life skills activities, make-a-lunch, and crafts * The program operates Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm, year round except statutory holidays * Therapeutic Foster Homes: a family setting for children requiring more care and supervision than provided in a regular foster home * S.A.F.E. Medical Foster Homes: a family setting for children and adults who have significant medical needs, requiring more physical care and medical care than would be normally provided in other foster homes * Total Care Residence (physical and developmental disabilities): serving adults with total care needs and providing part-time respite for individuals with total care needs* on weekends, March Break, and summer break * Residence for Women with Developmental Disabilities: serving young people and adults with a developmental disability * part-time respite care is available * Sonshine Cove: residential camps for all children, youth and adults with special needs, including physical and developmental/ learning disabilities; winter and summer camps * weekend respite camps once a month year-round * Respite Services: for individuals with special needs in their home or a care provider's home Rentals of retreat/conference centre to the general public * main lodge has capacity of more than 45 people * fully winterized * large sports field * canoes * motorboats * hiking * skiing and more |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * residence Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Ottawa - and surrounding areas |
| Eligibility | People of all ages with developmental and physical disabilities * eligibility criteria vary according to program |
| Application | Call for information * for rentals, contact Len Goddard * to book respite weekends, March Break or summer camp programs or Sonshine Singers for a performance, contact Cathy Goddard * for adult residential placement services, contact Margo Babe * for foster care services, contact Kofo Iziomon |
| Languages | English ; French - Some services only |
| Fees | Service - Fees are on website ; Method(s) of Payment Accepted - Cash, cheque, credit card ; Rental discounts for the retreat/conference centre may apply in slow periods and for large groups |
| Service Categories | Adult Day Programs ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Children's In Home Respite Care ; Day Camps ; Day Camps ~ Children and Youth With Disabilities ; Group Homes for Children and Youth with Disabilities ; Residential Camps ; Residential Camps ~ Children and Youth With Disabilities ; Supportive Housing for People with Disabilities ; Therapeutic Foster Homes ~ Foster Children |
| Waiting List | Yes, varies by program |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-834-8187 ext 223 |
| After Hours Phone | 613-222-2706 |
| Fax | 613-841-1712 |
| lensr@sonshinefamilies.ca | |
| Website | www.sonshinefamilies.ca |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Cathy Goddard, Foster Care Recruitment, Program Manager, Camp Director; Phone: 613-834-8187 ext 228; Email: cathygoddard@sonshinefamilies.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Margo Babe, Adult Service Manager; Phone: 613-834-8187 ext 232; Email: margobabe@sonshinefamilies.ca |
| Primary Executive | Len Goddard, Executive Director; Phone: 613-834-8187 ext 222; Email: lensr@sonshinefamilies.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Margo Babe, Adult Services Manager; Phone: 613-834-8187 ext 232; Email: margobabe@sonshinefamilies.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1991 |
| Funding | Fees |
| Print Material | Pamphlets * brochures |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No * Member of Ontario Residential Care Association * Licensed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services |