STAFF MODEL HOME FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH

A Safe Place for Children and Youths. A Caring Place to Grow.

Sweet Clover Maison Services Inc. operates a Staff Model Home — a warm, structured home where a dedicated team of trained shift staff provides round-the-clock care for children and youth placed by Children's Services. We combine the comfort of home with consistent, individualized support — helping every young person feel safe, valued and ready to thrive.

Province of Ontario
Service area
24/7
Shift-staffed care
Trauma-Informed
Care approach
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Our Approach

Care Built on Trust, Not Just Shelter

Every child arrives with a unique story, individual needs and hopes for the future. Our purpose is to offer more than shelter — we provide stability, compassionate care and a true sense of belonging during times of transition and uncertainty.

Trauma-informed

Understanding behaviour through the child's experiences and needs.

Person-centred

Giving each child individualized care and a voice in decisions.

Relationship-based

Building safety through consistent shift teams, trust and patience.

Strength-based

Recognizing abilities, progress and potential.

Culturally responsive

Respecting identity, culture, faith and family background.

Future-focused

Building confidence, life skills and independence.

"We do not define children by what has happened to them. We help them recognize who they are, what they can become and how much possibility still lies ahead."

Daily Life

The Comfort of Home. The Support to Thrive.

✦Consistent shift teams and predictable morning and bedtime routines
✦School attendance and homework support
✦Shared meals
✦Recreation and creative activities
✦Community outings
✦Celebration of milestones and achievements
✦Learning cooking, budgeting and household skills
✦Quiet spaces for rest and reflection
✦Age-appropriate responsibilities and independence
✦Individual Plan of Care goals supported every shift
✦Key worker relationships with each child and youth
✦Warm, thorough shift handovers so nothing is missed

From shared meals and homework support to celebrations, recreation and quiet moments, everyday life in our Staff Model Home is designed to create stability, connection and belonging.

Safety

Safety Is the Foundation of Everything We Do

•Child safeguarding
•Individualized safety and risk plans
•Rights, privacy and complaint procedures
•Medication administration and documentation by trained staff
•Emergency procedures
•Incident and serious occurrence reporting
•Infection prevention
•Missing or unauthorized-absence procedures
•Confidential daily logs and documentation
•24/7 supervision with awake overnight staff
•Structured shift handover and communication logs

Our policies, training and daily practices are designed to protect each child's physical safety, emotional well-being, privacy and dignity.

Our Team

Caring Adults. Consistent Support. Meaningful Relationships.

Our Staff Model Home is led by our Director and supported by a team of Child and Youth Workers, Developmental Service Workers, Family Support Workers and awake overnight staff, working scheduled shifts to ensure continuous coverage — each selected for their compassion, professionalism and commitment to person-centered, trauma-informed care.

Every team member brings
  • Vulnerable-sector screening
  • First Aid and CPR certification
  • Relevant education and experience
  • Trauma-informed training
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Clear supervision and accountability
  • Commitment to consistent shift practice and team communication
  • Compassion, patience and cultural sensitivity
For Agencies

Working Together for Better Outcomes

•Population and age range served
•Placement considerations and fit with the current home group
•Intake, admission and assessment process
•Information required with a referral, including the Plan of Care
•How individualized plans are developed and reviewed by the staff team
•Collaboration with caseworkers, schools, healthcare providers and approved family supports
•Transition and discharge planning

We believe the best outcomes are achieved through open communication, shared accountability and respectful collaboration with every member of a child's care team.

Also Offering

Relief & Shift Staffing for Staff Model Homes

Alongside our own Staff Model Home, Sweet Clover Maison Services Inc. provides dependable relief and Direct Support Professionals to partner agencies, Staff Model Home programs and healthcare organizations across the Province of Ontario.

Shift Coverage

Quick, qualified relief for sick calls, vacations and unexpected vacancies on your schedule.

Ongoing Support

Dedicated staff placed on your home's shift rotation for the long term.

Enhanced Staffing

Added staff for one-to-one support and periods of increased need.

Get In Touch

Let's Create a Safer, Brighter Future Together.

Whether you're a caseworker preparing a referral or an agency exploring relief staffing for your home, we'd welcome the opportunity to talk. Reach out to us directly using the details below.

Phone+1 (647) 334-8876
Emailinfo@sweetclovermaison.com
admin@sweetclovermaison.com
Service AreaProvince of Ontario
DirectorCarol Dube