SASKATOON — The Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with Hope's Home, is expanding services for children and youth in care with complex medical needs through the opening of a new group home in Saskatoon.
Located in Saskatoon's Westview neighbourhood, the new four-space group home provides 24/7 care for children in care up to the age of 18 who are medically fragile, require end-of-life care or have developmental needs. The new group home allowschildren with complex medical needs to reside close to specialized medical services available at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital.
Hope's Home has been providing supportive living and daycare services across the province since 2013. It currently operates four group homes and multiple daycare programs in communities across the province including Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Warman.
"This house will be more than a place for these children to live, it will be a home,” Hope's Home CEO Lisa Wyatt said.
“In this home every child will find love, support and the opportunity to thrive. Together with the Ministry of Social Services, we are creating a nurturing family-like environment where these children can experience the joys of childhood while receiving the medical care they need."
The home officially opened on June 20, with an annual operating budget of $1.16 million, which will be funded by the province.
