Family Residence

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Family ResidenceStudents Name: By: Bora H., Michele Ly, Kevin V. D., &

Sarah P.


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Contact Information

4222 Kingston RoadToronto M1E 2M6

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Introduction

In Toronto, one can walk downtown streets and see people who arehomeless asking for money. Homelessness has become a continuedsocial concern especially since affordable housing is harder to find(Smith, 2013).

As a group, we wondered what happens to families who becomehomeless, where do they go? As inquiring minds want to know, wewere lead to the Family Residence.

As part of search for answers, we like to invite you on our tour as wediscovered what happens to homeless families.


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What is a Family? Q. What is your definition of family?

A. Everyone has their own definition offamily!


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But what does others think ofWhat is a family ?

Government states: They tend to see families as smallgroups based on an affiliation or legal bonds, not onfeelings, roles and responsibilities ( Shimoni & Baxter,2012, p. 6).

Statistics Canada: Family as a married couple and thechildren, if any, of either or both partners; or, a lone parentsof any marital status with at least one child living in thesame dwelling and that child or those children ( Shimoni &Baxter, 2012, p. 6).


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But what does others think ofWhat is a family?

According to Yara the shift leader who wasguide, she stated that the FamilyResidences defines family as twoparents, single parent with children(including single fathers), couples or

pregnant women with a partner ( Salabra,2013).


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Mission Statement

Hostel services is committed to a healthyand safe environment. We believe that

everyone in this shelter should be treatedfairly. They should be treated with respect,tolerance, and dignity( Salabra, 2013).


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Q u i c k History of theFamily Residence

Since 1968, the Family Residence was establish in downtownToronto through a support group.

By 1987, the Family Residence moved to a current location onKingston Road.

It is funded and operated by the City of Toronto or in otherwords, the municipal government.

There are five (5) family residence faculties within Toronto.

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How Does The System Work?

First, a family must call Central Intake to requestresidency, then Central Intake will take down all theirinformation.

From there, Central Intake will process their information

and find them a place by using the Over -flow modelwhere the primary support is given to families in need.

In the Family Residence, there are about 350 individualsmaking up 100 families using the residence.


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Services ProvidedThe Family Residence staff provide a variety of services on site

for residences such as: Family Counseling Housing and Outreach Counseling Referrals to other agencies: Addiction Support, Mental Health,

and Public Health Nurse Assistance to access/applying for Ontario Works (Welfare) On site Daycare with limited basis Children Counseling Various Youth programs as part of Childrens Counseling:

Homework Club Boys & Girls Club Big Brothers/Big Sisters


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Housing and Homeless

What are some of the reasons why families becomehomeless? Low income families often suffer financial loss when faced with

unexpected circumstances arise, e.g. medical expenses, loss ofwork, eviction, victims of violence, new immigrants, relocation,new to the city. Sometimes, they are evicted by family members

because they cant pay rent.

How long does it take to get into Housing once Central Intakeget the info?

That depends on the verification and eligibility process performed

by Central Intake by having the family prove their claim withartifacts of proof of homeless.


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Operational Procedures

What is the capacity of the Family Residence permonth? The Family Residence has 150 beds and the average stay

for a family is about 2 to 3 months.

What does the faculty offer to a family moving in? The Family Residence provide a family when moving in a

room with beds, a fridge, and a microwave. They sharekitchen and laundry faculties.


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What happens after they leaveFamily Residence?

Is there a process that helps to support families afterthey leave the residence? Is it eventually tapered offand how is that decided?

Families are offered Housing and Outreach counseling.The length of support is depends upon the families needs,some may be need extra support for a few months afterand other families may need long term support e.gaddiction, mental health issue etc. Outside agencies arealso contact to help provide support.


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What about Staffing?

What kind of educational background do you need towork there?You need a post-secondary education in Social Work.

What kind of on the job training do they receive?

Staff are also trained in First Aid and CPR. They are alsotrained to handle violent incidences by intervention andcalling the Emergency Police Services if needed. CAS maybe notified if there are reports of abuse or neglect ofchildren.


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Rooms


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Resources forParents & Children


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Resources forParents & Children


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Animoto


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Trivial Game

1. Where did our group visit?a) YMCAb) Family Residence

c) Covenant Housed) The Salvation Army


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Trivial Game

2. Who funds the family residence?a) Privately ownedb) Donations through the communityc) A rich couple up in Collingwoodd) City of Toronto


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Trivial Game

3. What are some of the reasons that mightbe why families become homeless?

a) Low Income

b) Medical Expensesc) Addiction Problemsd) Eviction

e) Abusive relationshipsf) All of the above


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Trivial Game

4. What services does Family Residence not offer?

a) Family counselingb) Housing counselingc) Children counselingd) Academic success


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Trivial Game

5. Which of the following children services isnot offer by Family Residence?

a) Full time day care services

b) Swimmingc) Boys & Girls clubd) Youth programs


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