Moving Forward Day Program

The Moving Forward Day program is a companion program to Oakville Children's Homes. Moving Forward was created to fill the need for day time care for individuals with special needs who are over eighteen years of age. One of the most critical turning points in the lives of all young people is the transition to life as an adult. 

For young adults with disabilities and special needs, often there are many additional questions and challenges. The transition is more complex and requires careful planning and coordination. When young people with disabilities and special needs leave high school, their entitlement to special education and related services usually comes to an end. They and their families leave behind an organized service provider system and the family now assumes the sole responsibility for arranging and coordinating educational training and special services in preparation for possible employment and independent living.

The Moving Forward Day Program
The program emphasis is on community integration, maintaining physical fitness, and enhancing life skills. Moving Forward offers parents the additional support needed as the young person makes the transition to adult life.

The program provides special needs services and programming from Monday to Friday between 9 am to 4 pm.

Mission Statement
To promote and support an environment that allows the integration and participation of individuals with developmental disabilities within their community.

Philosophy
Drawing on the community at large, we strive to provide individualized services to our clients based on their individual needs and interests.

Goal
The goal of this program is for each individual to become as independent as possible by developing and expanding his or her potential to the fullest extent possible.

Program Emphasis
The program emphasis is on the following:
 

The program emphasis is on the following: 

- Life Skills

- Safety and community awareness 

- Socialization and integration in the community: volunteering, shopping outings and field trips 

- Participation in recreational activities, such as, swimming, bowling, dance, cardio, sports and exploring local parks 

- Interest based participation in activities such as computer time, music class, and personal activity time 

Location, Days and Hours of Operation

Location: 2065 Leanne Boulevard, Mississauga (look for the Wenleigh Long Term Care Residence and enter the parking lot and proceed towards the back). The Moving Forward Day Program area is downstairs.

On-site Phone: 905-403-8325

Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: 9 am – 4 pm

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Programs

The Moving Forward Day Program offers three programs:

1. Full Time Enrollment: $2000 per month.

2. Daily Rate: $115/day

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Registration

To register for the above programs please click on the appropriate link below and complete the online form in full. Remember to press the "Submit" button at the end so that the information is transmitted to us for review.

Complete the registration form. 

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Parent Handbook

Please review the Parent Handbook for more details:

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