NEW Funding Available. Applications MUST be received before February 12, 2010.

Respite Flexible Funding Applications can now be submitted online ONLY. The Respite Funding Brochure and Online Application Form are on KPAS' website. The purpose of the Children’s Respite Flexible Fund is to help caregivers get the flexible and individualized support their family needs in order for them to take intervals of time off from their care-giving duties. For up to age 18, these funds will cover:
> Respite Worker/Mediator
> Respite Worker/Mediator at a camp/group
> Camp Fees
> Social Groups/Recreational Groups/Classes/Lessons

Go to Kerry's Place Autism Services for the application & brochure

ASD Family Weekend Respite and ASD Summer Quest Programs. Applications MUST be received by February 26, 2010.

Apply by the due date to be eligible for the initial screening process. No charge to families, funded through the Autism Spectrum Disorder Respite Services Fund of MCYS-CER. For further details please read the Selection Process information on the application forms located at the back of each booklet.

Get Kinark's Information & Registration packages here or click on our "Resources" button

Realize Community Potential Program

Upcoming RCP Events in York Region
January - February - March 2010
Registration is Required


SOCIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

DRUMMING for Teens
January 20 - February 24

SOCIAL SKILLS for Teens ages 14-17
January 21 - February 11

CIRCUS SKILLS
January 29 - March 5

SOCIAL SKILLS for Pre Teens ages 9 - 13
February 2 - March 9

RCP Events Information + Registration links for all programs here

Support Group Meetings

Facilitated support group meetings are held monthly from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. at the Loyal True Blue and Orange Home building, 11181 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill.

Read more about our Support Group

Workshops by Kerry's Place Autism Services

Free training workshops covering a variety of topics designed specifically for respite workers, parents, family & friends and agency staff.

Details of all training opportunities

Sponsor-A-Camper at one of York Region Chapter's Summer 2010 Day Camp Programs!

Your Gift will ensure that our campers benefit from our unique summer programs, their family enjoys invaluable respite and their staff are properly trained to support a camper living with autism. Your tax receipt is emailed directly to you. You may also dedicate your gift "In Honour Of" or "In Memory Of" someone special in your life. Thank You!

Sponsor-A-Camper DONATE NOW

Join our Registry of Adults with ASD

Numbers are powerful tools to take to the Ministry of Community and Social Services in order to effectively advocate for change.

If more supports, services and understanding for transitional aged youth and adults with Autism or Aspergers are important issues to you, add YOUR VOICE through COUNT ME IN.

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