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Parenting Enhancement Program
Toronto
416-925-5141 ext 2582
Toll-Free: 1-855-372-3858
Fax: 416-925-3402
Mon-Thurs 8:30am-8:30pm * Fri 8:30am-5:30pm * Sat 8:30am-4:30pm
Last Updated: Feb 25, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
For eligibility for DSO only - call DSO (1-855-372-3858) or dsotr@surreyplace.ca). Once eligibility is confirmed by DSO, email Adult Intake - adult.intake@surreyplace.ca and ask them to make a referral to PEP.
Eligibility / Target Population
Parents of child and youth who demonstrated eligibility through Developmental Services Ontario * must be 18 years of age and older * have children in their custody or a plan to return must be in place* live in the city of Toronto
Fees
Parent Enhancement Program is free
Executives
Terri Hewitt - CEO
Surrey Place
416-925-5141 * terri.hewitt@surreyplace.ca
Surrey Place
416-925-5141 * terri.hewitt@surreyplace.ca
Languages
English
Language Notes
French reception and website
Area Served
Toronto
Description of Services
Training and support to parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are deemed eligible for support through Developmental Services Ontario.
Therapists teach families skills to make them more self-sufficient and help them become the best parents they can be. Multifaceted and collaborative teaching method used that emphasizes personalized, home-based and child-care instruction. Training is provided covering several topics, including:
Therapists teach families skills to make them more self-sufficient and help them become the best parents they can be. Multifaceted and collaborative teaching method used that emphasizes personalized, home-based and child-care instruction. Training is provided covering several topics, including:
- Basic infant and childcare skills
- Home safety
- First aid
- Nutrition
- Positive parent-child interactions
- Skill building
- Community support
- Service coordination
- Referrals and advocacy
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About Us
The Parenting Enhancement Program (PEP) provides training and support to parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have been deemed eligible for support through Developmental Services Ontario. A focus on teaching skills to be more self-sufficient, and to help parents maintain full custody of their children or create future care plans.
Last Updated: Feb 25, 2026: Suggest an edit
