Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Family & Peer Mentor Program

Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Family and Peer Mentor program is part of the OAP Foundational Family Supports. Family and Peer Mentors can support caregivers of children and youth(under the age of 18) with an Autism diagnosis who are registered with the Ontario Autism Program. These services include both individual and group peer support facilitated by a Family and Peer Mentor Coordinator with lived experience. These services extend to families living in Simcoe County.

Support Provided Through the Program:

Group Peer supports – An opportunity to connect with other caregivers to discuss relevant topics that may include the following topics:

· OAP System navigation

· Education System Navigation and Collaboration

· Collaborative communication

· Sensory needs

· Transitional supports

· Caregiver Wellbeing

· Current Caregiver Trends
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Individual Peer supports – An opportunity to connect with a Family and Peer Mentor Coordinator to discuss individual hopes and needs that may include the following topics:

· New diagnosis

· Caregiver Peer Support

· Social and Peer Engagement

· Caregiver Wellbeing

· OAP System Navigation

· Education System Navigation and Collaboration

· Effective Communication and Advocacy

· Reframing, Empowering and Self Advocacy

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Simcoe County children and youth (under the age of 18) who are registered with the Ontario Autism Program are eligible to access Ontario Autism Program Foundational Family Services. Ontario Autism Program Foundational Family Services can be accessed at any time based on individual needs and are available at no cost. There are no limits to the number of times you can register for these services. For More Information About The Ontario Autism Program. Complete information about the Ontario Government’s Ontario Autism Program may be found atwww.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/specialneeds/autism/ontario-autism-program.aspx

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There is no fee for families of eligible children and youth.

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To refer to OAP Family and Peer Mentor Program you can email oapfpm@catulpa.on.ca, call (705) 733-3227 ext. 2099 or call Children's Treatment Network at 1-866-377-0286.

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You can contact the OAP Family & Peer Mentor Program via email at oapfpm@catulpa.on.ca or telephone at (705) 733-3227 ext. 2099.

Simcoe County Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and MotherCare (Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program – CPNP) are a part of a national program with then 25 years of experience supporting families in this region. We support pregnant participants, young parents, and Newcomers to Canada with children 0-6 years old who are currently living on a lower income.

Please confirm that you are currently living on a low household income (less than $40,000 before taxes per year) in Simcoe County and that you are currently pregnant and/or live with children 0-6 of age.
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Please confirm below*

YesPlease call us at 705-733-3227 ext. 2236 if you need help.

Data Collection Consent and Required Information

We do not maintain participant “notes” related to your participation with us but we are required by our funders to track attendance and the resources we distribute. We use an electronic data management system to record and store minimal personal information and program attendance. This information includes: name, date of birth, income, due dates and/or dates of birth of your children. Other information that we request is optional for you to provide. Detailed information about this consent can be found in our Welcome Letter.

Simcoe County CAPC-CPNP requires an email address for your participation in all programs. Please give us a call at 705-733-3227 ext. 2236 if you have any questions or if you do not have an email address.
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Do you consent to the collection, storage and limited sharing of your data?*Yes

Your Name*

Email Address*Date of Birth*City of Residence*Postal Code*

Income

What is the total annual household income of your family before taxes?*
*If you checked I don’t know above, please use this box to explain.

Source(s) of income*:No incomeOntario Disability Support Program (ODSP)Ontario Works (OW)WorkEmployment Insurance (EI)Other

Participant’s Children (up to 6 years of age)

Child's Name

Date of Birth of your child

Child's Name

Date of Birth of your child

Child's Name

Date of Birth of your child
Are you currently pregnant?Yes
Due Date

Consent to Contact

We would like to be able to contact you about programs, resources, updates and changes, including our virtual programs. You can find the full details about this on our webpage and in the welcome letter. Please let us know if your contact information changes.

Can we call you?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we leave a message at that number?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we text you?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we email you?*

Yes

You will be invited to join our virtual meetings. By joining a CAPC virtual meeting, you are providing consent to participate in this forum and to share information with CAPC Staff and other participants, such as your onscreen name, and any information and images you choose to share during the meeting. Please indicate that you understand this before joining a virtual meeting.

Is this information clear for you?*

Yes

Please call us at 705-733-3227 ext. 2236 if you need assistance.

Demographics

Do you self-identify as an Indigenous person of Canada?*Country of Birth:*
When did you arrive in Canada? Please enter the date below (only if you were born outside of Canada)
Language spoken at home:*

English

French

Other

If other, please list languages
Have you obtained your high school diploma (Grade 12)?*

Yes

How many people can you count on in times of need?*

0-2

3 or more

Education

Please select your highest level of education:*If other, please explain

Food

Please check all of the following food issues that apply to you.*I sometimes don’t have enough food for myself and my family.I use the food bank when needed.I rely on family and friends if I run out of food.I would like to know where I can get help in my community.I have no food issues.

Housing

Please check all the housing issues that apply to you.*I am experiencing homelessness, or I do not have a shelter, or I do not have anywhere to live.My home is in poor condition (e.g. disrepair, infestation).I live in an unsafe neighbourhood.My home is not big enough (e.g. not enough room, multiple families, etc.)I have missed payments (e.g. rent, utilities in the past)I have landlord trouble.I have no housing issues.

How did you hear about us?

Please check all that apply.*MotherCare / Next StepFacebook or WebsiteAd (poster, bus shelter)Child Welfare (Family Connexions)EarlyON Child and Family CentresFriend or FamilyHousing Agency or ShelterOther Community AgencyHealth Unit - Healthy Babies Healthy Children/ otherHealth ProfessionalOntario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program ( ODSP) workerOther*
*If other, please let us know how you heard about us

Transportation

How do you access transportation (personal vehicle, bus, taxi, family friend, etc.)?Is public transportation available to you.?

Gender (optional questions)

What is your gender identity?Do you Identify as 2S-LGBTQ+?Which pronoun do you use?
*If other, please let us know which pronoun you use

Do you have any comments or questions for us? Please enter them below:

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Program Details

Support Provided Through the Program:

Group Peer supports – An opportunity to connect with other caregivers to discuss relevant topics that may include the following topics:

· OAP System navigation

· Education System Navigation and Collaboration

· Collaborative communication

· Sensory needs

· Transitional supports

· Caregiver Wellbeing

· Current Caregiver Trends
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Individual Peer supports – An opportunity to connect with a Family and Peer Mentor Coordinator to discuss individual hopes and needs that may include the following topics:

· New diagnosis

· Caregiver Peer Support

· Social and Peer Engagement

· Caregiver Wellbeing

· OAP System Navigation

· Education System Navigation and Collaboration

· Effective Communication and Advocacy

· Reframing, Empowering and Self Advocacy

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Eligibility

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Funding

There is no fee for families of eligible children and youth.

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Referral Process

To refer to OAP Family and Peer Mentor Program you can email oapfpm@catulpa.on.ca, call (705) 733-3227 ext. 2099 or call Children's Treatment Network at 1-866-377-0286.

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Contact Information

You can contact the OAP Family & Peer Mentor Program via email at oapfpm@catulpa.on.ca or telephone at (705) 733-3227 ext. 2099.

Interactive Calendar

Intake Form

Please confirm below*

YesPlease call us at 705-733-3227 ext. 2236 if you need help.

Data Collection Consent and Required Information

Do you consent to the collection, storage and limited sharing of your data?*Yes

Your Name*

Email Address*Date of Birth*City of Residence*Postal Code*

Income

What is the total annual household income of your family before taxes?*
*If you checked I don’t know above, please use this box to explain.

Source(s) of income*:No incomeOntario Disability Support Program (ODSP)Ontario Works (OW)WorkEmployment Insurance (EI)Other

Participant’s Children (up to 6 years of age)

Child's Name

Date of Birth of your child

Child's Name

Date of Birth of your child

Child's Name

Date of Birth of your child
Are you currently pregnant?Yes
Due Date

Can we call you?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we leave a message at that number?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we text you?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we email you?*

Yes

Is this information clear for you?*

Yes

Please call us at 705-733-3227 ext. 2236 if you need assistance.

Demographics

English

French

Other

If other, please list languages
Have you obtained your high school diploma (Grade 12)?*

Yes

How many people can you count on in times of need?*

0-2

3 or more

Education

Please select your highest level of education:*If other, please explain

Food

Housing

How did you hear about us?

Transportation

How do you access transportation (personal vehicle, bus, taxi, family friend, etc.)?Is public transportation available to you.?

Gender (optional questions)

What is your gender identity?Do you Identify as 2S-LGBTQ+?Which pronoun do you use?
*If other, please let us know which pronoun you use

Do you have any comments or questions for us? Please enter them below:

Thank you for your submission. Our team will be in touch with you within five business days.

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.