MILTON — The Ontario government is providing $45,900 to support essential upgrades and repairs at Darling Home for Kids community agencies in Milton. This funding is part of the government’s $25 million investment in critical infrastructure repairs this year, helping ensure community agencies across the province can continue delivering essential services to those who rely on them most.

“Our government is investing $45,900 in The Darling Home for Kids to support the installation of a ceiling track lift. This funding will help enhance the care and comfort provided to children with medically complex needs and their families. The Darling Home for Kids is an important part of our community, and I’m proud to support their continued efforts to provide compassionate, specialized care to children and families who need it most.”

-Zee Hamid, MPP for Milton

Funding from the Partner Facility Renewal program supports a range of organizations, including shelters for women and children who have experienced or may be at risk of violence, residences that offer day-to-day support for individuals with developmental disabilities, facilities serving survivors of human trafficking, organizations dedicated to supporting Indigenous communities, and centres that provide services for children and youth with special needs.

The $25 million investment will support 192 community agencies across the province in carrying out critical repairs and upgrades, including improvements to roofing and air conditioning systems, enhanced security features, and accessibility retrofits to kitchens and bathrooms.

In Milton, funding is being provided to Darling Home for Kids to help ceiling track lift installation.

“Community-based organizations are essential in helping people across Ontario access reliable programs and services,” said Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “Through these investments, our government is supporting hundreds of agencies so they can continue providing children, youth and families with the tools and support they need to succeed in their communities.”

QUICK FACTS

·This year as part of the Partner Facility Renewal Program the government is investing a total of $25 million in 192 community agencies across the province.

·Community agencies deliver vital programs related to anti-human trafficking, autism, child welfare, children’s mental health, developmental services, child development, Indigenous health and wellness, interpreter and intervenor services, violence against women, and youth justice services.

·Approximately 19,000 adults with developmental disabilities received supportive living services in 2024-25.

·In 2024-25, more than 60,700 children and youth received community-based rehabilitation services, such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech language pathology.

·As well, almost 87,800 students received school-based rehabilitation services from children’s treatment centres.

·In 2024-25, Ontario’s Violence Against Women (VAW) emergency women’s shelters served approximately 12,500 individuals, including women and dependents.

Media Contact

Lisa Fernandes

Office of MPP Zee Hamid

905-878-1729

zee.hamid@pc.ola.org