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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

Enrollment is limited. 

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

Submit Your Application! 

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.


Meet ILP Graduate Jayden
Meet ILP Graduate Jayden
Meet Jayden, a proud graduate of the ErinoakKids Independent Living Program. The ILP didn’t only benefit Jayden, but his family, too. His sister was so happy to see him connecting with others. His dad shared that this program taught the family it’s okay to push Jayden a bit out of his comfort zone. His Mom expressed how overjoyed she was watching Jayden become the kind of self-advocate she always knew he could be...