Program Objective

The fundamental objective of the Adult Protective Service Program is to support adults (18 +) in South Frontenac County with a developmental disability who are living on their own, to live as independently, safely and securely as possible in the community. The relationship between the Adult Protective Service Worker and the individual with a developmental disability is voluntary and confidential.


Program Functions

The Adult Protective Service Worker (APSW) works alongside the individual to develop a trusting respectful working relationship and encourages active participation and self determination in setting and working towards their goals. The APSW: 

• advocates on the individual‘s behalf to help them access and maintain formal (government funded) and informal (mainstream community) community resources 
•  helps the individual to identify their strengths and needs and provides information and referrals 
•  supports the individual with problem-solving & provides life skills counselling (such as personal hygiene, social skills, personal safety) 
• provides coordination and case management of community resources, service plans, mediation, and liaison with other service providers

Developing Community Capacity

To maximize the developmentally disabled individual’s opportunity to use natural supports* to enhance their lives, the APSW plays an active role in increasing community awareness about the needs of adults who have a developmental disability and the positive contributions they can make.

* Natural support refers to the support and assistance that naturally flows from the associations and relationships typically developed in natural environments such as family and community.

Contact us at: 613-549-7850 or kccc@k3c.org

Funding

The Adult Protective Service Program is funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services and there is no cost to individuals in this program.