Family Response Intensive 0-6

Who :


Families with children ages 0-6 who would benefit from intensive in home supports related to parenting issues, behavioural issues, developmental issues, community resource linkages and awareness. Younger children who won't listen, talk back, are aggressive and don't do as asked. Parents who are frustrated with all of the above and are perhaps isolated due to location, lack of transportation or health issues.



What :


VVith your permission, our workers come into your home and help patents to determine appropriate structure, limits and routines that will assist in calming down the current situation, create opportunity for improved communication and problem solving skills. For new parents, time management, behaviour management programs, developmental information and community links will be offered and created with the parent.



Services Offered :


Assessment including problem identification, intervention goals, indicators and strategies to be used in a time limited treatment format. In home treatment, case management and coordination, development of community resource networks, school consultation, groups, specialized and individual treatment plans. A psycho-educational treatment program for individual child / youth / family to develop adaptive behaviouts and attitudes through a reciprocal partnership and collaboration with direct care workers.

Other professionals may call to support a referral but the parent or guardian must contact the agency.



CHIMO Youth and Family Services
2 Kent Street West, Unit #3
Lindsay, ON
K9V 2Y1

Central Intake: 1-888-454-6275