Contact Us2 unlicensed beds available for youth, along with several adult beds.
Specialized, trauma-informed out-of-home care and behavioural support services for children, youth, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, dual diagnoses, and complex mental health needs. A developmental disability is not required to qualify — all are welcome.
About Us
First Choice Family Services Inc. is dedicated to providing specialized out-of-home care and behavioural support services for children, youth, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, dual diagnoses, and complex behavioural and mental health needs. We specialize in supporting individuals who are challenging to place and those who have experienced significant placement breakdowns.
Through a trauma-informed approach, our supported living homes provide a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment where individuals receive 24-hour staffed supervision and support tailored to their unique needs.
To provide compassionate, evidence-based, and person-centred out-of-home care and behavioural supports that promote safety, dignity, independence, and meaningful participation in the community for individuals with diverse needs, including developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health needs.
To be a leading provider of specialized out-of-home care and behavioural services, creating communities where individuals are empowered to live meaningful, productive, and fulfilling lives while reaching their fullest potential.
Our Service Model
First Choice Family Services Inc. provides staff-supported accommodations in home-like settings for people of all ages. Our specialized supported living homes offer 24-hour staffing and individualized supports, designed to address behavioural, emotional, social, and daily living needs through a multidisciplinary and trauma-informed approach.
Required in legislation and central to how we design and deliver every placement.
Supports and environments are designed so individuals can participate fully in daily life, with barriers reduced in the home and community.
Safe, secure settings with 24-hour supervision, structured routines, and proactive risk management.
Clear practices, documentation, and oversight aligned with legislative and regulatory requirements.
Stable, well-supported placements and service practices that promote long-term wellbeing for individuals and the program.
Clinical, behavioural, and skill-building services delivered within our supported living model.
24-hour staffed homes for individuals who are challenging to place or have experienced placement breakdowns, with low-ratio supports for complex, high-risk needs.
Short-term, intensive 1:1 support focused on stabilizing a placement or supporting a planned transition to another level of care.
Evidence-based clinical supports rooted in Positive Behaviour Support and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
Practical programs that build communication, independence, and meaningful participation in the community. For youth who have not been successful in mainstream school, a school-like educational program can be provided to help support a transition back.
Trauma-Informed Supports
Trauma-informed care guides every service we provide and reflects legislative and regulatory standards. Supports are also grounded in positive behaviour support, crisis prevention, and skill development to promote independence, community inclusion, and quality of life.
Core Values
We believe every individual deserves to be treated with compassion, respect, and dignity.
Safety is the foundation of all services. Supports are delivered using evidence-based practices and clear accountability measures.
Individuals and families are active partners in planning and decision-making.
We support meaningful participation in school, work, recreation, and community life.
We work closely with families, physicians, clinicians, educators, and community partners to ensure continuity of care.
Our goal is to teach skills that increase independence and improve quality of life.
Areas of Support
Our out-of-home care program provides 24-hour staffed supports in therapeutic home settings for individuals who need specialized supervision, behavioural intervention, and daily living skill development.
Referrals are welcome for children, youth, and adults of all genders, with or without developmental disabilities. We support individuals with autism, dual diagnoses, complex mental health and behavioural needs, and those who are challenging to place or have experienced placement breakdowns.
Our Outcomes
Our Commitment
Through evidence-based practice, compassionate care, and meaningful partnerships, we aim to help each person achieve greater independence and live a life filled with purpose, dignity, and belonging.