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Empower Simcoe provides a number of accommodation options for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

CSS helps people find and maintain leisure activities, employment and transition out of high school.

The Family Services Department provides support and services to children, youth, adults and their families.

All youth programs promote inclusion and offer opportunities for high school age youth to learn skills while accessing their home community.

Regional Housing Support Services offer services related to housing, affordable housing and emergency funding to members of the community of Simcoe County.

This program primarily provides in-home services to families with infants and young children who are at risk of or who have been identified as having a developmental delay.

EarlyON Centres offer a range of services to assist parents & caregivers, as well as provide a safe environment where children can experience a variety of learning activities.

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Rotary Club of Barrie Huronia donates $50K to multi-sensory room at Empower Simcoe home

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Journey to Belonging: Family & Community Partner Info Sessions

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A message from CEO Dr. Claudine Cousins on Employee Appreciation Day

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#EmpowerSimcoeTalks on Bell Let's Talk Day 2023

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Do the Exceptional with Empower Simcoe and York Simcoe Social Services

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Saying Thank You: Empower Simcoe Visits Barrie Fire Fighters Association

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The Empower Simcoe Foundation raises funds to significantly improve the day to day quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities.