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Holiday closures: our outpatient programs will be closed from Dec. 25, 2024 to Jan. 1, 2025. Regular services resume January 2, 2024. Day program will be closed from Dec. 23 to Dec. 27, 2024 inclusive, and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025. Orthotics and prosthetics will be available for urgent care.

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Respite Day Programs

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Day Respite Program Criteria

Clients must:

  • Be 4 to 18 years old
  • Be a registered client of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Be comfortable in a group environment
  • Require no more than 1:1 support

 

Staffing:

  • There is a quality caregiver model to ensure the safety of clients and others. 
  • There is support from a nurse, who administers medication, performs or supervises G tube feeds and attends to medical needs such as catheterization.
  • Program staff will facilitate activities for all program participants.
Sunday Day Respite Program

Date/Time: Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Price: $70.00

Who can sign up: program is for Holland Bloorview clients age 4 to 18 years. 

Register: follow the steps below, then select your dates online here or call the Respite Phone Line 416-753-6066 to select dates.

 

Program dates (Fall 2024):

September

22, 29

October

6, 20, 27

November

3, 10, 17

December

1, 8, 15

Selection for dates will start on August 1st. 

 

Steps to apply to weekend day respite:

  1. New clients: fill out the form below. Returning clients: update the below form annually.
  2. Select your preferred dates, either
    1. Using the online date selection tool, or
    2. Calling the Respite Phone Line to book your dates: 416-753-6066
  3. The weekend day respite team will be in touch with you about dates booked.