Durham Association For Family Resources and Support

Organization:	Durham Association For Family Resources and Support

Phone Numbers:	905-436-2500

Toll-Free:	1-800-500-2850

Fax:	905-436-3587


Email:	info@dafrs.com

Website:	www.dafrs.com

Address:	850 King St W, Suite 20 Oshawa, ON L1J 8N5

Intersection:	Thornton Road and Hwy 2

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Executives:	Janet Klees - Executive Director 905-436-2500 ext 2324 * jklees@dafrs.com

Contacts:	Erin O’Reilly - Data, Media, and Communications Team Lead 905-436-2500 ext 2511 * eoreilly@dafrs.com

Service Description:	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.

Fees:	There are no fee-for-services available.

Application:	Adults - vacancies assigned by Developmental Services Ontario. Children - no wait list.

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Adults with a developmental disability, children with a physical or developmental disability. Adults must apply through Developmental Services Ontario

Languages:	English

Area(s) Served:	Durham Region


This information was last completely updated on: 7-15-2025

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