Foundational Family Services
Foundational Family Services is a part of the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) designed to support families of children and youth on the autism spectrum.
Caregiver Mediated Early Years Services
Type:
Free OAP Services
Age:
12 – 48 Months
Fees:
Free – Funded by the OAP
Referral:
You will need an invitation letter from the OAP to register for this program
Eligibility:
Languages offered:
English
Location:
Various Scarborough locations
Hours:
Hours vary by program
Contact Us
Call 416-438-3697 ext. 19055 or email autism@stridestoronto.ca
Caregiver-Mediator Early Years Program supports families with children 12 months to 48 months (4 years). The programs help young children learn new skills and meet individualized goals. Programs are offered at no cost and available for up to six months per child for families registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Through these programs, caregivers learn therapeutic strategies and techniques from professionals based on their child’s individual needs. The programs are play-based, child-led and developmentally appropriate.
Eligibility Details
- Children and youth ages 12 to 48 months who are registered in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
- Receive invitations to register for Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Services from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
- If your child is receiving core clinical services or has an active behaviour plan, you’re not eligible to receive caregiver-mediated early years programs.
Upcoming Programs
| Project ImPACT | May 2025 Group | |
| Start Date | Thursday, May 1, 2025 | |
| End Date | Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | |
| Duration | 6 Weeks | |
| Day & Time | Caregiver workshop (Virtual) • Thursdays, 1 PM – 3 PM One-on-one coaching session (virtual/in person) • Time slots: Tuesdays, 9 AM – 12 PM and Wednesdays, 2 PM – 4 PM Coaching sessions will be scheduled with participants individually. | |
| Capacity | 12 | |
| Registration | Click HERE (Scroll to the bottom of the page, find the ‘BOOK EVENT’ section, and click ‘Next’ to begin your registration) |
| Project ImPACT | September 2025 Group | |
| Start Date | Friday, September 12, 2025 | |
| End Date | Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | |
| Duration | 12 Weeks | |
| Day & Time | Caregiver workshop (Virtual) • Fridays, 10 AM – 12 PM One-on-one coaching session (virtual/in person) • Time slots: Mondays, 9 AM – 12 PM and Tuesdays, 3 PM – 4 PM Coaching sessions will be scheduled with participants individually. | |
| Capacity | 6 | |
| Registration | Click HERE (Scroll to the bottom of the page, find the ‘BOOK EVENT’ section, and click ‘Next’ to begin your registration) |
| Project ImPACT | October 2025 Group | |
| Start Date | Thursday, October 30, 2025 | |
| End Date | Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | |
| Duration | 6 Weeks | |
| Day & Time | Caregiver workshop (Virtual) • Thursdays, 10 AM – 12 PM One-on-one coaching session (virtual/in person) • Time slots: Mondays, 1 PM – 4 PM and Tuesdays, 9 AM – 11 AM Coaching sessions will be scheduled with participants individually. | |
| Capacity | 8 | |
| Registration | Click HERE (Scroll to the bottom of the page, find the ‘BOOK EVENT’ section, and click ‘Next’ to begin your registration) |
Contact Us
Call 416-438-3697 ext. 19055 or email autism@stridestoronto.ca