3. History of Family Residence
Was founded by city of Toronto (1968) in downtown
Toronto
Committed to providing safe shelter with quality
support services
As well as committed to provide community
outreaches to clients
It is one of the largest shelter systems for people in
need to stay, no matter if it is a two-parent or single
parent family with children, couples and pregnant
women with a partner
4. Qualifications to apply
for this agency
Must be citizen or permanent resident
Has been evicted by landlord
Homeless
Family crisis
Last resort
Reference from Family Residence handout and interview
6. Support Systems Provided
Counselling
Children’s programs
Pregnancy support program
Housing and help after moving in,
Workshops about housing readiness,
Life skills and career advice are available to families
through family residence.
7. Children Support
Provide service form 0-18 years-old
Full-day care from Monday to Friday 7:00 am- 6:00
pm
Part-time care: 2 times a week and three hours a
day.
Summer time form Monday to Friday 10:00 am to
6:00 pm
8. Financial Support
7.5 dollars per person a day to those people
who didn’t apply for Ontario work and have
no other incomes.
Money can be used towards whatever
From City of Toronto
From Ontario Work- Saving program
9. Website Services
Counseling
Children's programs
Pregnancy support program
Housing and help after they move in
Workshops about housing readiness, life skills
and getting a job
24 Hours support
http://www.toronto.ca/housing/sock/family.htm
10. Consulting Services
Appointment must be made first
Children counselling and Family
counselling provided
Services includes: Employment,
Education, Housing, Legal, Financial,
Personal ID, Health, Safety
Reference from Family Residence handout and interview
12. Barriers
Safety system
No special padlock for the main entrance
No security among 24 hour staff
Embarrassment
Affects children’s mental health (no confidence)
Parents are afraid of others’ perspectives
13. Lack of Propaganda
Advertisements only online
Work as a backup arrangement
Perpetuating problems
Adults avoid social responsibilities
Adults rely on shelter
Reference from Family Residence handout and interview
15. Transition into Society
Extra support for families with addictions (drugs)
Help families deal with landlord
Prefer helping families then letting them living in the
Family Residence
16. Follow-up Services
Social worker will followup after
Extra attention paid to
mental health problem
and/or addiction
Most of the funding is
directed towards mental
health issues
Reference from Family Residence handout and interview
19. Living at a Family Residence
138 people living in the residence (as of Sept 25, 2013)
Maximum stay is three months
Does not provide food for families
Provides utensils for family
20. Small Room: 2 Beds, Fridge, TV, Bathroom and
Microwave
Large Room: 3 Double, 2 Bulk bed, Crib (at least
10 people)
21.
22. One kitchen and laundry per floor
Family must use the kitchen provide in the floor
Kitchen: 3 stove and 3 counter with sink, no fridge
Laundry Room: 6 washing machine 0.75cent each time
There are rooms that are wheelchair accessible
Reference from Family Residence handout and interview
