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Collaborating to Support Children, Youth and Families
Resources is proud to work alongside a wide network of community partners committed to improving outcomes for children and youth with complex needs.
Our goal is to create pathways to stability, belonging, and hope by partnering with families, service providers, and systems of support. Through respectful, responsive collaboration, we help foster inclusive practices and coordinated services across settings.
Our Approach
We provide individualized, inclusive support that centres the strengths, identities and priorities of each child and family. Our staff bring deep expertise in early learning, child development, family engagement, and inclusive practice—and we show up with integrity, care, and a commitment to meaningful partnership.
We work with community partners to:
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Build coordinated, family-centered plans
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Reduce barriers to participation across home, school, and community
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Promote inclusive environments where all children and youth are welcomed and supported
Why We Partner
We believe that effective support is built through strong relationships and shared values. We centre the voices of families, listen deeply, and honour the knowledge and expertise of those we serve.
Together, we can shape a future grounded in equity, opportunity, and lasting impact.
If your organization is supporting a child, youth or family who may benefit from our services, or if you are exploring opportunities for partnership, we welcome your connection.
Current Community Partnerships
Resources leads the delivery of URS for Durham Region, Haliburton County, Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough County, and Northumberland County (HKPR) by working in collaboration with local service providers. URS is one of the key elements of the Ministry of Children Community and Social Services’ Ontario Autism Program (OAP).
The partners co-delivering this service include:
- Canopy Support Services
- Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services
- Five Counties Children’s Center
- Lake Ridge Community Support Services
- Kinark Child and Family Services
- Resources
- Spark Pediatric
- Tapestry Psychology
Services and agencies within Special Needs Resourcing aim to support Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) and educator teams across Durham Region in their professional practice and is supported by several agencies including:
- Children’s Developmental and Behavioural Supports
- Resources
- Grandview Kids
- Surrey Place Center
- Infant and Child Development Program
Entry to School is provided through the Ontario Autism Program and is co-delivered in Durham Region by Grandview Kids, Lake Ridge Community Support Services and Resources.
Resources works in partnership with Lakeridge Health to support diagnostic assessments for children and youth with a query about FASD.
Programs and Services
Access Services
Access Service is your front door to services at Resources responding to general inquiries and appropriately redirecting you to the right program.
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Urgent Response Service
We lead the delivery of Urgent Response Services across Durham Region and HKPR, supporting families of children registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) who are experiencing urgent needs.
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Early Learning Inclusion
We support licensed child care programs across Durham Region to create inclusive environments for all children.
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Coordinated Service Planning
CSP connects families of children and youth with complex needs to a Service Planning Coordinator.
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
If you have a child (up to 18 years of age, or 21 if they are still in school) who has or may have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) we can help.
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Coordination Services for Children and Youth
This program helps families access services for children and youth up to 18 years with complex needs that go beyond the local (Durham Region) service system.
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Dual Diagnosis Respite Funding
Dual Diagnosis Respite Funding helps your family care for your child who is between 8 and 18 years of age and who has both mental a health condition and a developmental disability.
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