HWS
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HOUSING WITH SUPPORT (HWS)
This program was previously known as the Domiciliary Hostel program and is now known as Housing with Support. The program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Housing but is administered by the local government regions, counties and cities. This program is part of the Province's effort to reduce homelessness and is known as the CHPI (Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative). In many cases, residents are long-term and the Homes become their home. Payment is from the local municipality who set their own rates and method of payment. Some municipalities use a per diem rate; others have lump sum contracts. These homes are exempt from the Residential Tenancies act, 2006; the Retirement Home Act of 2007 and are Income Tax exempt if the Home is the principal residence of the operator. In many respects, these homes are operated in a very similar manner to the CHO’s. The major difference is the origin of the residents. They are placed through the various social services serving the different local municipalities as opposed to CHO`s where residents are provided through the identified CHO Service Provider in that region. Qualifications for owning and operating these homes are basically the same as for CHO’s – Vulnerable Persons Police Clearance and Basic First Aid and CPR.
Q. & A. Q. What qualifications does one need to own and operate an HWS? A. One must have a police clearance for Vulnerable Persons Police Clearance and a Basic First Aid Certificate. Q. What qualifications are required for employees? A. No qualifications except for the Vulnerable Persons Police Clearance and Q. Do we need a nurse to administer the medications? A. No, because there is no administration of the medication; the Q. How do I handle violent residents? A. Violent persons are not candidates for these types of homes. The Social Q. Do I have to be at the home all the time? A. No. As an owner your responsibility will be to ensure that a capable person is
For more information on HWS's, review some of the links shown below:
Domiciliary Hostel Survey 2009 Durham Region Housing with Support Essex County housing with support York Region Housing with Support
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Certification St Johns Ambulance First Aid courses Vulnerable Persons Police Check
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