24/7 Residential Support
Awake, trained staff provide continuous supervision, routine and responsive support around the clock.
Empowering Youth. Building Futures. Creating Hope.
Supporting children and youth through safe, structured, trauma-informed and community-based residential care in Ontario.
Trusted Care
A Safe Place to Stabilize, Grow and Move Forward
Oakshore Youth Support Services provides structured residential support for children and youth who require a safe, stable and supportive community-based environment. Our model combines 24-hour supervision, trauma-informed care, individualized planning, education support, life-skills development, cultural responsiveness and meaningful community participation.
Trauma-Informed Care
Every interaction is designed around emotional and physical safety, predictability and trust.
Individualized Support Planning
Goals, routines and supports are built around each young person and their care plan.
Education Support
School attendance, homework routines and coordination with educational professionals where authorized.
Life-Skills Development
Cooking, budgeting, hygiene, transportation and employment readiness practiced in daily life.
Community Integration
Recreation, cultural participation, volunteering and healthy connection beyond the home.
For Child Welfare Professionals
A Residential Partner for Child Welfare Professionals
Oakshore works collaboratively with authorized child-welfare organizations and referring professionals to provide carefully assessed residential placements for children and youth whose needs can be safely supported within our residential model.
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Referral Received
Secure submission acknowledged and logged by our placement team.
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Initial Review
Completeness of information and preliminary suitability are checked.
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Needs Assessment
Presenting needs, supports and risk considerations are reviewed.
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Placement Compatibility
Fit with current residents, staffing and authorized resources.
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Transition Planning
Coordinated planning with the referring professional and youth.
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Admission
Structured welcome, orientation and care-plan activation.
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Ongoing Review
Regular progress reviews and collaborative plan updates.
Referral Availability
Current Placement Availability
4-Bed Youth Residence
Available beds: Confirmed on enquiry
Availability is administrator-controlled and indicative only. Admission is never automatically guaranteed and always depends on compatibility, staffing capacity, safety considerations and the needs of current residents.
Our Home
More Than a Placement. A Place to Belong.
Oakshore operates a small-capacity residential environment where young people receive structure, stability, supervision and individualized support in an ordinary, home-like setting — not an institution.
- Comfortable private / semi-private bedrooms
- Safe communal spaces
- Nutritious meals
- Structured daily routines
- Recreation
- Transportation support
- Educational assistance
- Appointment coordination
- Community activities
- Cultural and faith considerations
- Independent-living preparation
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A home-like setting
Partnership
Every Young Person Deserves the Opportunity to Build a Stronger Future.
Oakshore is developing its residential service model in accordance with applicable Ontario requirements and authorized service agreements. We welcome conversations with child-welfare organizations, community partners and professionals.