Inclusion Services

Once referred, the child will be placed on an Inclusion Coordinator’s caseload, who will reach out to the child’s parent(s)/guardian(s) to complete an intake to gain additional information. The Inclusion Coordinator will then hold a Team Meeting with the child’s parent(s)/guardian(s), childcare staff and any other individuals involved, to discuss the child’s competencies, and to develop goals within the program. Following that, the Inclusion Coordinator will then complete routine visits and consultations with the childcare staff to provide recommendations based on the goals developed at the Team Meeting, as well as observations completed within the program. The Inclusion Coordinator will complete an Individual Program Plan in conjunction with the Early Years Supervisor to outline specific methodology to achieve the goals established during the Team Meeting.

Additional Supports

Additional supports provided by Inclusion Services may be in the form of environmental observations, providing resource materials, providing enhanced staffing to the program, and/or training/workshops for staff. These supports will be determined by the Inclusion Coordinator based on observations, needs assessments, data collection, and other supporting documentation of the child attending childcare.

Referral Process (For Child Care Providers/Community Agencies)

1. Discuss concerns with the child’s parent/guardian.

2. Discuss the services provided through Inclusion Services with the parent/guardian.

3. Complete Inclusion Services Referral & Intake Package with the parent/guardian. 

• Consent to Disclose and Verify Information is required to share information with outside agencies including the Child Care Program.
• The Referral and Intake Package must be completed and reviewed with the parent/guardian to ensure accuracy and that they are fully aware of all information documented and shared.

4. Send the completed consent and referral form to:

Inclusion Services

County of Renfrew Child Care and Early Years Division

7 International Drive

Pembroke, ON Canada

K8A 6W5

FAX: 613-735-2081

Email: childcare@countyofrenfrew.on.ca

The Inclusion Coordinator assigned to the file will review the referral form to ensure that all necessary information is completed prior to being placed on Inclusion Service’s caseload. The Inclusion Coordinator will then contact the family, Child Care Centre, and outside agencies to obtain additional information and to schedule a Team Meeting.

Referral Process (For Parents/Guardians)

If you are a parent/guardian and would like to self-refer your child, complete an Inclusion Services Referral & Intake Package. The Consent to Disclose and Verify Information is required to share information with outside agencies including the Child Care Program.

Send the completed consent and referral form to:
Inclusion Services
County of Renfrew Child Care and Early Years Division
7 International Drive
Pembroke, ON Canada
K8A 6W5
FAX: 613-735-2081
Email: childcare@countyofrenfrew.on.ca

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to our team via email or phone at any time.