Released on November 6, 1998
Social Services Minister Harry Van Mulligen today announced that
Citizens All of Moose Jaw has received $59,760 in annual funding to
expand a program allowing individuals with challenging intellectual
needs to move out of their parental homes and into a shared living
arrangement in Moose Jaw.
"Our department appreciates and values the quality residential
services which Citizens All has provided to Moose Jaw and area over
the past twenty-five years," Van Mulligen said. "Social Services is
pleased to work in partnership with Citizens All in responding to
community needs by providing funding for group homes and supportive
living services in the community."
Citizens All currently operates four adult group homes and a group
living program serving 25 permanent residents. The agency also
operates a supportive living program which provides services to an
average number of 30 individuals living in their own homes.
"Citizens All Association is pleased by the support and encouragement
we've received from the Department of Social Services in the
development of this new and innovative Group Living Program," said
Donna Corthey, Executive Director. "This program marks a new
direction for all of us and we look forward to continued support from
the Department as together, we explore creative housing options for
the people we serve."
Over the years, Citizens All has been innovative, creative and
very responsive in dealing with a number of individuals with
significant behavioural challenges. Community-based agencies
like Citizens All are a key link in a service network which
enables individuals with disabilities to enjoy and participate in
a full community life.
"Our partnerships with community-based agencies allow us to work
together to achieve the goal of ensuring individuals with
intellectual disabilities participate as fully as possible in
society," Van Mulligen said.
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For more information, contact:
Donna Alford-Douglas
Community Living Division
Social Services
Moose Jaw
Phone: (306)694-3802
Donna Corthey
Executive Director
Citizens All Association
Moose Jaw
Phone: (306)693-6066