L'Arche Toronto

Our Homes and Day Supports

L’Arche employs a unique relational model where we help each other develop our gifts and abilities through relationships of mutual care, supporting each person to achieve their goals for a meaningful life.

In our homes, members with intellectual and developmental disabilities (core members) and those who support them (assistants) share their lives and the ordinary tasks of daily living like cooking, cleaning, shopping, and putting out the trash and recycling. Assistants provide support for personal care as needed.

Together, the members of the home share meals, reflect on the day, welcome guests, and celebrate holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries. Each member is supported to stay connected to their family, friends, and cultural and faith communities.

The Day Program supports individuals to pursue individual and shared interests such as cooking, doing crafts, swimming, and exploring the city.

L’Arche Toronto receives base funding for our homes and day supports from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS). Residential supports (homes) are accessed through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO). You can find out more through this link.

Our Programs

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Sol Express

Rooted in the vision and values of L’Arche, this creative and performing arts program provides opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to explore & share their gifts and stories through creative expression.  

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Trying It on For Size (TIFS)

L’Arche Toronto’s Trying It on For Size (TIFS) program is an innovative well rounded approach to exploring how to live independently. Through a person-centered curriculum and experiential learning, participants increase their confidence and their capacity to discover their own places of belonging.

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