Professional Referral Portal

Refer a Young Person

For authorized child-welfare professionals. Please submit only information you are authorized to share. Submitting a referral does not guarantee admission.

Review Suitability First

Referral Pathway

What Happens After You Submit

Each stage is documented and communicated to the referring professional.

1
Referral Received
Submission acknowledged and logged securely.
2
Initial Review
Information completeness and preliminary suitability.
3
Needs Assessment
Presenting needs, supports and risk considerations.
4
Placement Compatibility
Fit with current residents and authorized resources.
5
Transition Planning
Planning with the referring professional and youth.
6
Admission
Welcome, orientation and care-plan activation.
7
Ongoing Review
Scheduled progress reviews and plan updates.

Referral Status Flow

ReceivedUnder ReviewAdditional Information RequiredCompatibility AssessmentDecision PendingAcceptedWaitlistedUnable to Accommodate

Statuses are maintained internally by the Oakshore placement team and shared with the referring professional as the review progresses.

Referral Availability

Current Placement Availability

Check Placement Compatibility

4-Bed Youth Residence

Available beds: Confirmed on enquiry

Assessment Required

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.

Secure Referral Submission

Role-based access, encryption in transit and audit logging apply to submitted referrals.

Referring Professional

Referring agency

Worker name

Worker email

Worker telephone

Youth Information

Youth age

Gender / identity information (where authorized)

Current placement

Preferred admission date

Level of supervision required

Education status

Mobility / accessibility

Cultural / religious considerations

Reason for referral

Presenting needs

Behavioural considerations

Medical considerations

Medication information

Family contact considerations

Safety concerns

Supporting Documents

Referral summarySafety planCare planMedical documentationSchool informationBehaviour plansCourt / order informationOther supporting documents

Attach referral documents (PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG)

I confirm I am an authorized referring professional, that I am permitted to share the information submitted, and that I understand this submission does not guarantee admission. I acknowledge Oakshore's privacy and confidentiality practices.

If a child or youth is in immediate danger, contact 911 or your local Children's Aid Society. Do not use this form for emergencies.