Carefirst Foundation
Carefirst Foundation is a registered charitable organization. Carefirst Foundation is committed to fundraise for Carefirst Seniors & Community Services association and other organizations with similar objects, to provide stable and quality community services to those in need.
'You making caring possible' — your contributions will support the capital development of Carefirst “One-stop Access Multi-services Centre” in Scarborough. The centre of tomorrow will combine community support and health care services under one roof for the easy access to service users. This project will not only address the social and health care needs of the clients, but will also help to build a healthier and enriched community for us all.
Some Facts about Carefirst Seniors:
- A charitable non-profit social services agency since 1976
- Serves Chinese community and seniors who live in Greater Toronto Area (Toronto, York Region & Mississauga)
- Serves 6,500 clients a year, including seniors, physically disabled; 1,800 of whom are “home-bound” and frail
- Accredited by the Accreditation Canada
Services provided include:
- Home Care Services
- personal support/homemaking/home help services
- 24-hour Supportive Housing Service
- Home at Last Program (Transition Service from hospital to home)
- Adult Day Program / Renal Social Support Program
- Community Support Services/Program
- Meal-on-wheels Service / Transportation / Friendly Visiting
- Hospice Visiting / Security Checks / Congregate Dining Program
- Supportive Counseling / Information and Referral
- Chinese Bereavement Service
- Chinese Elder Abuse Helpline
- Elder Abuse Prevention Education / Elder Abuse Counseling Service
- Diabetes Education and Maintenance Program
- Chronic Disease Self Management Program
- Social & Recreation Program
- Community Development Program/Newcomers Seniors Orientation Program
- Wellness Education & Health Promotion Program
- Volunteer & Youth Development Program