Children's Services
Children
NTEC – Regional Respite Program
Niagara Training & Employment Agency (NTEC) is committed to enhancing the lives of children, youth and their families through our unique and inclusive Respite program.
“No matter how bad things get, something good is out there, over at Respite”
Program Details
- Located in Niagara Falls, Ontario
- Trained & qualified staff provide professional & empathetic support
- Staff are trained to support highly complex needs
- Staff support the development of meaningful peer relationships amongst the participants in the program
- Friday to Sunday overnight respite & Saturday day support is available throughout the year
- Monday to Friday summer camp day support is available in July & August
Highlights
- Inclusive, safe space
- Wheelchair accessible
- Movie/relaxation room
- Sensory room
- Outdoor playground with bikes, basketball nets, swings and much more
- Community outings
- Large indoor gymnasium with swings, trampolines and obstacle courses
Admission Criteria
- Ages 5–17.5 with a diagnosis from a medical professional
- No other respite supports are being utilized
- Resides in Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, Pelham, Port Colborne, Thorold, or Welland
Cost
- Friday – Sunday $100.00
- Saturday day support - $50.00
- Summer camp - $50.00/day
Contact Information
Dessaree Cope – Supervisor of Children’s Services
dcope@ntect-nss.com
All referrals are processed through our partnership with Contact Niagara
info@contactniagara.org
Submitting a Complaint
If you have a concern or complaint regarding our children’s programs, please refer to the NTEC Children’s Policy – Concerns and Complaints – Children’s Programs, along with the attached brochure and complaint form HERE.
To submit a complaint, you can:
- Drop off the completed form at the Respite Program
- Email it to dcope@ntec-nss.com
We appreciate your feedback and are committed to addressing any concerns promptly.