The Special Needs Consultant & Coordination Program of the Boys & Girls Club of East Scarborough supports the delivery of quality child care service to young children regardless of their exceptionality. A multi-focus approach is used by the Consultant to provide service which may include; assisting the parent in obtaining services and resources specific to their child's needs, developing partnerships between the parent and child care program in supporting the needs of the child and supporting the child care program staff through ongoing consultation.

COST

Services of the Special Needs Consultation & Coordination Program are FREE as they are funded by Toronto Children's Services as part of their Every Child Belongs model and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.

SERVICE AREA

The Special Needs Consultation & Coordination Program serves child care programs, as designated by Toronto Children's Services, largely in the area of Galloway and the Guild.

REFERRALS

Referrals are accepted directly from parents or, with signed parental consent, from licensed child care programs , other agencies and health professionals.

To make a referral, or for other information, please contact the Manager of Special Needs Services or the Special Needs Consultant, at the Boys & Girls Club of East Scarborough , at (416) 281-0262 ext. 203 & 204.

COMMUNITY COLLABORATION

The Boys & Girls Club of East Scarborough are proud to collaborate with partner community agencies to develop and deliver community-based training (see listings in City-Wide Training Calendar and the Keeping In Touch Newsletter.