Residential and Community Services (RCS)
Region served: Ottawa
Definition:
If you are a youth in extended care with the Children Aid Society (previously known as Crown Ward) transitioning to adult services and receiving residential services with private supports, a Resource Coordinator can work with you to monitor the quality of your current services and develop a plan to meet your goals.
A resource coordinator will help you:
‣ Focus on goals that are important to you
‣ Include the people who are important to you
‣ Identify your strengths and interests
‣ Build and strengthen your relationships and support network
‣ Plan for life transitions
‣ Coordinate meetings with other service providers by:
◦ Assisting you with preparing for the meeting
◦ Supporting you at the meeting
◦ Understanding roles and responsibilities
‣ Support problem solving and group facilitation
‣ Coordinate community resources, such as:
◦ Skills development or education programs
◦ Social and recreational programs
◦ Child care programs
◦ Support workers or respite programs
◦ Volunteering or work opportunities
◦ Support groups
◦ Financial programs
◦ Housing services
◦ Transportation services
◦ Specialized services, such as counselling, behaviour management, medical, therapy, equipment …
Eligibility:
Must be a youth in extended care with the Children Aid Society (previously known as Crown Ward) transitioning to adult services and receiving residential services with private supports.
Application:
The Children’s Aid Society applies directly to RCS on behalf of the youth, once they are confirmed eligible with Developmental Services Ontario (DSO).
Cost: Free
Stories:
N/A
Related documents or important resources:
- Children Aid’s Society Ottawa
- Ontario Disability Support Program
- The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT)
Contact:
Email: admin@scsonline.ca
Telephone: 613-748-1788
TTY: Bell TTY Relay service
Fax: 613-748-9127
Not included in this service:
RCS does not offer residential services or day programs.
