Independent Living Program

The ErinoakKids Independent Living Program (ILP) offers clients ages 16-19 an opportunity to learn life skills while living in an accessible apartment. Clients have access to 24-hour attendant services provided by AbleLiving Services Thrive Group.

Participants will learn invaluable life skills like:

• Use public transportation
• Direct your own services
• Plan and prepare meals
• Manage money
• Set personal goals
• And much more!

Details

Please note that registration for the 2025 cohort is now closed! Thank you to everyone who applied.

Applicants will complete an interview to identify goals related to independent living, employment and/or post-secondary education. Twelve clients will be selected to participate in the program. 

Applicants must be receiving centre-based physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy service at ErinoakKids, and still attending high school.

Program fee: $800
For questions regarding the cost of the program, please contact the Life Skills Coordinator directly.

Dates: Registration for the July 6 to 16, 2025 session is now open! 

Location: University of Toronto Mississauga campus 

The ErinoakKids Family Support Fund is available to those who require financial support to access programming during a time of crisis or financial need. 

Contact

For more information on the program, including available supports, please call:

Andrea Cachia, Life Skills Coordinator
905-855-2690 ext. 2684.