MATRIX Foster Care Services
Our services

A range of placements for a range of needs

MATRIX offers a range of services to meet the diverse needs of children and families in Ontario, from an emergency bed tonight to a long-term home.

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Types of placement

What we can offer a young person

Emergency careShort term careLong term careRespite careParent & child careSemi-independent careAdult care

By offering a variety of placement options, MATRIX ensures that children and families receive the appropriate level of care and support tailored to their circumstances, whether that is emergency assistance, short-term relief, long-term stability or specialised care.

01

Host foster homes

Approved foster parents caring for a young person in their own family home, with monthly supervision and 24-hour support.

02

Specialised foster homes

Homes equipped for young people with higher needs, with additional training and enhanced support around the placement.

03

Dual modality homes (ISA)

Combined staffing and fostering models for young people who need more than a family home alone can provide.

Key services

What a Society can expect

01

Individualised placement matching

Matched on the young person's needs and the home's actual capacity, not on who has a bed free.

02

Comprehensive support services

Case management, counselling, therapy and mental health support around every placement.

03

Training and development

Pre-service and ongoing training for every foster parent and every member of staff.

04

Transparent communication

A straight answer when a placement is not working, early enough for you to plan.