The Centre for Dreams receives a foundation grant annually from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. The grant only accounts for 9% of our annual income. The remaining income is received through members’ fees, donors and fundraising initiatives.

At The Centre for Dreams, we do offer 1:1 services to clients at a specialized rate. However, we also encourage families to consider providing their own 1:1 worker and managing the associated fee independently. This allows families to tailor the support to their specific needs and preferences.

Trial days are available for both the adult day program and the youth program. In fact, we highly encourage trial days for families, our organization, and most importantly, for the clients themselves. This allows all parties involved to assess compatibility and ensure that our services effectively meet the needs and preferences of the client.

Volunteers play a crucial role in the success of our organization, bringing forth innovative and personalized ideas that we highly value. Through meticulous recruitment, selection, and supervision processes, our volunteers collaborate closely with our dedicated staff to enrich our services and help you attain your personal and professional objectives. You may apply via our website or kindly email us info@centrefordreams.ca. We look forward to hearing from you.

If you are interested in a tour of our amazing facility, please call us at 905-209-9092 to make arrangements with one of our staff. We ask that you give us at least five days notice to ensure time availability.

Yes, The Centre for Dreams is a registered charity with Canada Revenue Agency. This allows us to provide tax receipts for donations made. Our Charitable Tax Number is 89545 8404 RR0001.

The Adult Day Program has a job training component called DreamWorx. The Job Skills Training Program works to provide our members with basic job skills that apply to various workplace environments such as; stocking shelves, facing product, sweeping, cleaning surfaces, filing, categorizing etc. Through this program the goal is for our members to determine the workplace environment that best suits their abilities, likes and desires. Once this has been determined and the necessary skills have been perfected, the member is then able to join the DreamWorx Program and practice in an actual workplace environment. The DreamWorx Program provides our members with the opportunity to showcase their abilities in the workplace. We currently have several job placements within the community.

Yes, we have an extensive field placement at The Centre for Dreams. We accept students from high school, college and university in a variety of disciplines. You are encouraged to further explore the opportunities available to you on our website . Click HERE for more details. Feel free to reach out to us directly to inquire about available placement opportunities and application procedures at info@centrefordreams.ca. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Together, we can create a brighter future filled with opportunities and possibilities.

The Centre for Dreams extends its services to individuals aged 13 and above who have been diagnosed with a developmental disability. Additionally, individuals with physical disabilities and those with dual diagnoses are also eligible to receive support from our organization. The Youth Achieving Dreams (YAD) program is for individuals 13-20 years old and the Adult Day Program is for individuals who are 21+.

At The Centre for Dreams, we strive to accommodate all individuals in need of our services; however, due to high demand, we currently maintain a waitlist for access to our Adult Day Program. Rest assured, we are dedicated to minimizing wait times and ensuring that everyone receives the attention and assistance they deserve. Please reach out to us for more information on waitlist status and potential timelines. Currently, there is no waitlist for the Youth Achieving Dreams program.

The Centre for Dreams is a Fee for Service provider. We offer 3-, 4-, and 5-day options for attending the adult day program. Although we cannot subsidize the fee for the program, members can use their funding, Passports funding or ODSP in order to help cover the costs to attend the program. Monthly fees are as follows: 3 days per week = $1,168 per month 4 days per week = $1,552 per month and 5 days per week = $1,944 per month.

When you decide to support us with a donation, you have the flexibility to opt for a one-time contribution or become a monthly donor. Additionally, you can designate where your donation will be allocated. For instance, if you wish to support our culinary program specifically, simply indicate your preference in the message box provided on the donation page. Ready to make a difference? Click the "DONATE" button at the top of our homepage to proceed with your donation now.

Our office hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm. Adult Day Program hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm. Youth Achieving Dreams Program hours are Tuesday and Thursday 6:00pm to 8:30pm and Saturday 10:00am to 3:00pm.

The Centre for Dreams is a Fee for Service provider. The Youth Achieving Dreams (YAD) Program varies in the number of weeks per session and the fee is $150 per week. The minimum number of weeks per session is 8 weeks and the maximum number of weeks is 14.

The Centre for Dreams does not have overnight or weekend respite services. However, we do offer a Caregiver Wellness Program for anyone caring for an individual living with an intellectual and/or developmental disability. Caregivers who do not have a loved one in either our day program or youth program are able to participate in our Caregiver Wellness program.