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Imagine being a parent coping with the stress of supporting a child who has significant challenges. The most important thing for families, is to feel that their child has friends, is cared for and is safe. Family Respite Services (FRS) Weekend with Friends (WWF) Program provides a short break for the family while children/youth with disabilities can engage in activities just like their peers. We are in dire need of building a new respite home and we need your help, Are you IN?

Are you IN to ensure that children and youth with disabilities are INcluded in our community?
Are you IN to ensure that Family Respite Services can offer INvaluable respite programs to families?
Are you IN to get INvolved in the build of a new respite home?
Are you IN to INvest in our community and INvest in this project?
If you are in connect with Alexandria Fischer by phone 519-972-9688 x156 or via email afischer@familyrespite.org

Together, we need to raise $1.5 Million Dollars to respond to this respite need in Windsor-Essex.

Building a Full Life DSO and ODSP

This video is the first in a series that is designed to provide helpful information as you plan for your son or daughter's future. It shares practical information about the transition process to adult services and funding. This includes explaining how to apply for supports through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).