RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

    This model enables an individual to live outside of their natural family’s home, assisting individuals to live as independently as possible and to have choices when choosing a home setting. This provides opportunities for exposure to new people, events and activities through the supportive family/roommate, and allowing opportunities for community inclusion.

    The goal of this service is to assist in the development of life skills whenever possible (paying bills, cooking, cleaning and personal care), and to promote community inclusion through social activities.

    IN HOME RESPITE SERVICES

    This service is used when it is not possible or reasonable for the individual to leave the home for respite. In this model, the care provider or family members leave the home for a period of time (hours or days), and a respite provider would take over in the home for the time requested.

    This also enables individuals to meet new people and try new activities within their community.

    OUT OF HOME RESPITE SERVICES

    This service provides a break for caregivers (paid or family). The individual will leave their home to stay with a respite family or person for a weekend. This service can also be provided to accommodate vacation for care providers.

    This provides individuals with opportunities to meet new people, and participate in different activities.

    OUTREACH SUPPORT

    This service empowers individuals to become competent in the skills required to live independently. Individual needs and desires determine the details of the support provided. Support is provided together with the opportunity to learn through life experience.

    Outreach strives to include individuals in all decision-making and problem solving processes that are required in order to meet the demands of daily living.

    For more information, please contact:

    Okotoks and High River:

    Sherry Toomey, Home Living Manager for Okotoks and High River
    P: 403-995-0554 ext 222
    C: 403-601-7240
    E: sherry@faims.org

    Strathmore:

    Sunny Matthews, Home Living Manager for Strathmore
    P: 403-934-4888 ext 223
    C: 403-463-4632
    E: sunny@faims.org