Empower Simcoe, Specialized Care - Children's Homes, Barrie Head Office

Empower Simcoe

Service: Specialized Care - Children's Homes, Barrie Head Office - 39 Fraser Crt

Record #: BAR4549

Last Modified: 16 Sep 2025

Last Full Update: 21 Jul 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Children's Homes offers 24 hour residential care for children and youth with intellectual disabilities with or without physical disabilities.

children attend community school programs and participate in regular community outings
local physicians provide medical care through in home visits and scheduled appointments
special therapy needs are met through community agencies and the Board of Education
natural parents/legal guardians are encouraged to maintain contact with their children and participate in regular reviews of the child's programs, Plan of Care, and any planning meetings for their child

Service Details

Hours	Program: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Eligibility	Children and Youth with a developmental disability, intellectual disability and/or physical disability.
Application	Call or visit website
Languages	English
Fees	Service - Parental fees up to maximum of $140 per month

Address and Location

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	39 Fraser Court Barrie, ON Canada L4N 5J5
Intersection	Patterson Rd and Morrow Rd
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-726-9082
Fax	705-726-6875
E-Mail	inquiries@empowersimcoe.ca
Website	www.empowersimcoe.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerSimcoe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empower_simcoe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-simcoe/
Primary Contact	Luke Lynn, Supports and Services Director; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 5281; Email: llynn@empowersimcoe.ca
Alternate Contact	Jamie Hall, Corporate Communications Manager; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 5280; Email: jhall@empowersimcoe.ca
Mailing Address	39 Fraser Court Barrie, ON Canada L4N 5J5

Agency Overview

About This Agency

Empower Simcoe

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