Family residence (final)

• 1. Family Residence By: Jing Gao, Sybel Hui, Jiayi Chen Sihua Cao, Yanni Gao, MinJie Ru Shuli Huang, Xiao Ying Tina Chen

2. Mandate 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 resortReference from Family Residence handout and interview 5. Services 6. Support Systems Provided Counselling Childrens 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 didnt 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, SafetyReference from Family Residence handout and interview 11. Barriers 12. Barriers Safety system No special padlock for the main entrance No security among 24 hour staff Embarrassment Affects childrens 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 shelterReference from Family Residence handout and interview 14. Community Outreach 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 17. VideoAnimoto: http://animoto.com/play/7k7r47Ybu5B1fhKjHVunQg 18. Living 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. 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 accessibleReference from Family Residence handout and interview 22. Thank You for Listening 23. Bibliography Family Residence website http://www.toronto.ca/housing/sock/family.htm Interview (September 25, 2013) Yara (Shift Leader) Family Residence Handouts Photo taken Sihua Cao Digital tools Animoto: http://animoto.com/play/7k7r47Ybu5B1fhKjHVunQg