Programs for Youth Funding options
13-18 years old
ABA and IBI
We offer flexible and affordable IBI and ABA programs. We to attempt to correct or remediate any skill gaps and deficits identified during the assessment phase and reduce challenging behaviours.
Adapted After School Program (Respire Services)
Based on personalized education plan students work on speech, social skills, life skills, and academic subjects with specialized 1-on-1 or 1-on-2 instructions.
Adapted Yoga Classes
Program for teens and adults with special needs to improve their cognitive, coordination and gross motor skills through multiple levels of exploration.
Arts and Crafts
Throughout this 1-hour long program, children will be able to experience our 1-on-1 art class that consists of crafts, painting, and drawings activities. By the end of each lesson, children will have improved and built both confidence and their creative art skills.
Happy cook programme
A program held on-site targeted at older youth (12+) that teaches them basic cooking skills. Children and youth learn how to prepare simple snacks such as sandwiches and salads. While having fun, they also improve their social and communication skills.
Piano Lessons
We offer 1-on-1 piano lessons with our experienced music teacher with a background in psychology. Classes take place on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Social Skills Programme
Students learn how to interact with people at their own age, and then build confidence and friendship inside and outside the group.
Tutoring
We offer 1-on-1 tutoring. It is a systematic, but adapted instructional tutoring. We focus on Reading and Language Arts, Writing and Composition, and it is proven to be an extremely effective approach.
Trips, Events and Parties
Playing is a very important skill for individuals with special needs. They are entitled to enjoy life with other normal developed individuals. We host different events, such as:
- Strawberry Picking Trip
- Fishing Event
- African Lion Safari
- Ontario Science Centre Trip
- Toronto Zoo Trip
- Halloween Party
- Christmas Party
Funding for Youth
Name of Fund | Organization | Website |
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Assistance for Children with severe Disabilities | Ministry of Children and Youth Services | http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/topics/specialneeds/disabilities/index.aspx |
Special Services at Home | Ministry of Children and Youth Services | http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=a048a4bd35341410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD |
Children with Serious Illness | Chai Lifeline Canada | http://www.chailifelinecanada.org/ |
Financial Assistance | Child Development Resource Connection Peel | http://www.jenash.org/get-help-now/#.VCQl3PldVJs |
Special Needs Assistance | Presidents Choice Childrens Charity | http://www.presidentschoice.ca/en_CA/community/pccc/apply-for-funding.html |
Assistance for Children with severe Disabilities | Child Development Resource Connection Peel | http://www.cdrcp.com/cip/assistance-for-children-with-severe-disabilities-acsd |
Benefits for Children Under 25 | Service Canada | http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/services/pensions/cpp/child.shtml |
Jumpstart | Canadian Tire Jumpstart | http://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/en/ |
Camp and Recreational Choices | Easter Seals Society | http://www.easterseals.org/services/direct-financial-assistance/ |
Financial Assistance for specialized equipment | Easter Seals Society | http://www.easterseals.org/services/direct-financial-assistance/ |
Ontario Request for Financial Assistance | Easter Seals Society | http://www.easterseals.org/services/direct-financial-assistance |
Family Support Fund | Holland Bloorview Family Support Fund | www.hollandbloorview.ca/resourcecentre/communityresources/funding.php |
Subsidies For Sport Programs | KidSport Ontario | http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/ontario/apply-for-assistance/ |
Family Funding | AMICI Camping Charity | www.amicicharity.org |
Subsidizes Camp Experience for Children | Kids In Camp | www.kidsincamp.com |
Funding for Families of children with ASD | Respite Flexible Funding (Kerry's Place) | www.kerrysplace.org/public/respite |
Financial need to go to Overnight Camp | Tim Hortons Foundation | www.timhortons.com/ca/en/difference/childrens_programs.html |
Grants | Golden Griddle Children's Charities | www.goldengriddlecorp.com |
Granting and Fun Activities | Starlight Children's Foundation | www.starlightcanada.org |
Granting for Canadian children and youth with severe Disabilities | Sunshine Wish Foundation | www.sunshine.ca |
March Break Reimbursement Fund | Autism Ontario | www.autismontario.com/ |
One-On-One Support Worker Reimbursement Fund | Autism Ontario | www.autismontario.com/ |
Financial Assistance | York Region PLAY program | www.york.ca |
Provides Assistance | Jennifer Ashleigh Children's Charity | www.jenniferashleigh.com |
Day Activities Funding Assistance Program | Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy | www.ofcp.ca/day.php |
Vacation Funding Assistance Program | Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy | www.ofcp.ca/day.php |
Access to free City operated recreation programs | Toronto Welcome Policy | www.toronto.ca/parks/torontofun/welcome_policy.htm |
The Museum and Arts Pass | Toronto Library Museum & Arts Pass | www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/museum-arts-passes/index.jsp |
Access to Movies | Access 2 | http://www.access2card.ca/application/ |
TTC Pass | TTC Support Person Card | https://www.ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/Support_Person_Card/index.jsp |
T2201 Disability Tax Credit Certificate | Disability Tax Credit | http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/t2201/README.html |