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Organization:
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Durham Association For Family Resources and Support
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Phone Numbers:
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905-436-2500
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-500-2850
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Fax:
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905-436-3587
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Address:
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850 King St W, Suite 20
Oshawa, ON
L1J 8N5
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Intersection:
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Thornton Road and Hwy 2
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Janet Klees - Executive Director
905-436-2500 ext 2324 * jklees@dafrs.com
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Public Contacts:
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Erin O’Reilly - Data, Media, and Communications Team Lead
905-436-2500 ext 2511 * eoreilly@dafrs.com
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Service Description:
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DAFRS works in partnership with
families with a member who has an intellectual disability or a child with a
physical disability * provides short term family respite.
- Facilitators work with families in planning and bringing about lifestyle and support that best suit the individual and family.
- The family support team hosts variety of workshops.
- Provides education to raise public awareness of the needs and capabilities of people with developmental disabilities
- Provides programs to support family leadership through networking and development of family groups
- Adults wanting long-term, ongoing facilitation support must apply through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO).
Services provided through telephone and email.
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Fees:
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There are no fee-for-services available.
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Application:
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Adults - vacancies assigned by Developmental Services Ontario. Children - no wait list.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults with a developmental disability, children with a physical or developmental disability. Adults must apply through Developmental Services Ontario
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Durham Region
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Last Updated:
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7/15/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=50544
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