Programs that establish and enforce health, safety and program standards for group homes for dependent children or children with physical or developmental disabilities or emotional problems, review applications for licences, issue or deny licences, inspect facilities for compliance with requirements and revoke licences or bring disciplinary action for noncompliance.

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Programs that provide an alternative living environment and mental health treatment services in licensed, non-secure facilities for children and adolescents with significant emotional or behavioural problems who have some capability to engage in community-based activities. Although the types and combinations of treatment vary, treatment services typically include individual, group and family counselling, behaviour modification, vocational training, recreational therapy and skill building. Therapeutic group homes are generally licensed by the province; offer a less restrictive treatment environment than residential treatment, but are more restrictive than therapeutic foster care; and are located in the community where residents attend local schools.

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