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“Many Approved Private Service Homes have been providing care 24 hours a day, seven days a week since the beginning of the pandemic due to the closure or restriction of many day programs, summer camps and volunteer opportunities,” Social Services Minister Lori Carr said. “These caregivers provide valuable support to their residents, and with this funding, we want to ensure service continues to meet the needs of clients.” There are 206 APSHs providing care and support to 455 people with intellectual disabilities in Saskatchewan. Respite refers to a range of services that provide temporary relief to caregivers. These services can be delivered in their home or in another location. Respite is necessary to give caregivers a break from their constant role. This funding payment supports the Saskatchewan Disability Strategy recommendation ten, Building Capacity of Service Providers, by supporting the health and safety of the disability service provider workforce.
New group home in Wilkie receives provincial funding
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The Government of Saskatchewan is committing $200,000 for construction of a new group home in Wilkie that will house five people with intellectual disabilities.
The home will be run by Prairie Branches which provides supportive living programs in the communities of Wilkie, Unity, Biggar and Kerrobert. The organizations currently supports 32 people in group homes, 14 in their supportive living program, 55 in day programs and 30 in vocational settings.
Prairie Branches Executive Director Eunice Washkowsky thanks the provincial government, the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres and the Town of Wilkie for their support.
“Our community partners play a large role in creating inclusive and accessible communities in Saskatchewan,” Cut Knife-Turtleford MLA Ryan Domotor said on behalf of Social Services Minister Lori Carr. “I want to thank Prairie Branches for their commitment to supporting people with intellectual disabilities in our province and for providing quality group home services.” Prairie Branches currently supports 32 people living in their group homes, 14 people in their supported living program, 55 in day programs, and 30 in vocational settings in the communities of Wilkie, Unity, Biggar and Kerrobert. “We are pleased to have this wonderful addition to our growing agency,” Prairie Branches Executive Director Eunice Washkowsky said. “Prairie Branches strives to provide quality care and support for the residents and participants in our programs. Thank you to all of the government agencies, the Government of Saskatchewan, SARC and the Town of Wilkie for partnering with us.