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Serving Sudbury, Northern Ontario & communities across Ontario
Welcome to Roots to Sky Child and Family Services
Healing begins with strong roots.
Therapeutic Care for Children, Youth & Families Across Ontario
Roots to Sky provides comprehensive trauma-informed therapeutic, residential, respite, and behavioural support services for children, youth, and families experiencing complex emotional, behavioural, developmental, and mental health needs.
Situated on over 100 acres in Northern Ontario, our program offers a safe, structured, and healing-focused environment where children and youth receive 24-hour support through clinically guided care, highly trained therapeutic staff, individualized treatment planning, and evidence-based programming.
Our integrated model brings together therapeutic residential care, respite services, behavioural intervention, life skills development, family-centred support, transitional planning, and therapeutic recreational programming to help children and youth achieve emotional stability, resilience, personal growth, and long-term success.
24-Hour Therapeutic Support
Clinically guided care and structured support available around the clock.
Trauma-Informed Treatment Model
Evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to complex needs.
Individualized Clinical Care Plans
Personalized treatment planning focused on stabilization, growth, and long-term success.
Family & Community Centred Care
Collaborative support that strengthens family connections and community integration.
Family and Clinical Support
Outdoor Therapeutic Programming
Learning and Skill Development
Creative Therapeutic Activities
Need Immediate Support or Placement Assistance?
Our intake team is available to assist with urgent therapeutic, respite, crisis stabilization, and residential support inquiries across Ontario.
Property
Explore the Roots to Sky therapeutic setting
A closer look at the residential interiors, shared gathering spaces, front entry, and wooded Northern Ontario grounds that support our care environment.
Programs
View all programsPrograms for healing, growth and independence
Each program is built around trauma-informed care, meaningful relationships, safety, skill development and coordinated support.
Therapeutic Residential Services
Clinically supported living environments with 24-hour therapeutic care, structure and individualized support.
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Planned and urgent respite that supports stabilization, caregiver relief and meaningful development.
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Structured programming for emotional wellness, social development, recreation, education and life skills.
Learn moreTransitional Living and Young Adult Supports
Support for independence, housing readiness, employment, education and community integration.
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Workbooks, tools and family resources
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Depression Support
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Emotion Regulation
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Social Media Usage
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Caregiver Workbooks
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Coping Skills
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Family Communication
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Autism Supports
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Life Skills
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Crisis Planning
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Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Care
24-Hour Structured Support
Evidence-Based Clinical Programming
Individualized Treatment Planning
Family & Community Centred Care
Behavioural & Emotional Stabilization
Culturally Responsive Services
Nature-Based Healing Environment
Why Families, Communities & Agencies Trust Roots to Sky
Compassionate, clinically guided, and relationship-centred care
Designed to support children, youth, and families through life's most complex challenges. From crisis stabilization to long-term healing and reintegration, our team provides structured, trauma-informed, and evidence-based services that prioritize safety, dignity, emotional growth, and meaningful outcomes.
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Trauma-Informed & Relationship-Based Care
Every interaction is grounded in emotional safety, trust, cultural understanding, and compassionate connection to promote healing and resilience.
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Registered & Experienced Clinical Team
Our multidisciplinary team includes Registered Social Workers, Psychotherapists, Nurses, Behavioural Specialists, Child & Youth Workers, and community-based professionals.
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24/7 Structured Therapeutic Support
We provide consistent supervision, crisis-responsive intervention, behavioural stabilization, and therapeutic support in a safe and structured environment.
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Evidence-Based Behavioural Interventions
Individualized interventions using CBT, DBT, trauma-informed practice, emotional regulation strategies, and behavioural support planning tailored to each youth's needs.
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Family, Caregiver & Agency Collaboration
We believe healing happens through partnership. Families, caregivers, schools, Indigenous communities, and referral agencies remain actively involved throughout care planning and service delivery.
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Community Reintegration & Life Success
We help children and youth rebuild confidence and transition successfully into school, family life, employment, community participation, and independent living pathways.
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Individualized Care Planning
Every youth receives a personalized support plan designed around their strengths, risks, goals, culture, and developmental needs.
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Cultural & Community Responsiveness
We value culturally safe and inclusive care that respects identity, traditions, lived experiences, and community connections.
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Ministry-Aligned Quality Standards
Our services are guided by professional ethics, accountability, documentation standards, and best practices aligned with Ontario care expectations.
Who We Support
Trusted by Families, Communities, Schools, Hospitals, Child Welfare Organizations, and Indigenous Partners Across Ontario
Roots to Sky proudly supports referrals and collaborative partnerships with Children's Aid Societies, Jordan's Principle coordinators, schools, hospitals, mental health agencies, Indigenous communities, foster caregivers, and families seeking safe, structured, and clinically supported care for children and youth with complex needs.
Our Services
Comprehensive Therapeutic & Clinical Support Services for Children, Youth & Families
At Roots to Sky, we provide integrated, trauma-informed, and relationship-centred services designed to support children and youth experiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental, mental health, and complex care challenges. Our programs are built around individualized care planning, clinical collaboration, emotional safety, and long-term healing outcomes, ensuring every child, youth, and family receives compassionate support tailored to their unique strengths, needs, culture, and goals.
Specialized Areas of Support
- Trauma & Emotional Regulation
- Behavioural & Complex Needs
- Mental Health & Addictions Support
- Autism & Developmental Supports
- Crisis Stabilization & Safety Planning
- Family & Caregiver Support
- School Reintegration & Community Engagement
- Life Skills, Independence & Transition Planning
Clinically Guided by:Registered Social WorkersPsychotherapistsRegistered NursesBehavioural SpecialistsChild & Youth WorkersCommunity Support ProfessionalsTrauma-Informed Care Teams
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Therapeutic Residential Care
A highly specialized, clinically supported residential program providing 24/7 therapeutic care for children and youth experiencing complex emotional, behavioural, developmental, mental health, trauma-related, or family system challenges. Our environments are intentionally designed to promote safety, stabilization, healing, emotional growth, and long-term success through individualized, relationship-based care.
Supports
- 24/7 Therapeutic Supervision and Structured Care
- Crisis Stabilization and Behavioural Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Mental Health Support
- Individualized Treatment, Safety, and Transition Planning
- Emotional Regulation and Daily Living Skill Development
- Family Collaboration and Reintegration Support
- Clinical Coordination and Multidisciplinary Care Planning
- Community Integration, Education, and Life Skills Support
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Therapeutic Respite Services
Compassionate, flexible, and clinically informed respite services designed to support families, caregivers, foster homes, agencies, and community partners during times of stress, transition, crisis, or caregiver fatigue. Our respite programs provide safe, structured, and nurturing environments where children and youth receive meaningful therapeutic support while caregivers receive the opportunity to rest, recover, and regain balance.
Supports
- Emergency and Crisis Respite Placements
- Planned, Overnight, and Weekend Respite Care
- Therapeutic Behavioural and Emotional Support
- Structured Routines and Therapeutic Programming
- Sensory, Developmental, and Social Support Strategies
- Family-Centred and Caregiver-Focused Collaboration
- Safe Transitional and Stabilization Services
- Ongoing Communication and Coordinated Care Planning
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Therapeutic Day Programs
An innovative therapeutic day program designed to empower children and youth through structured clinical, behavioural, educational, recreational, and life skills programming. Our approach combines emotional wellness, therapeutic engagement, and individualized support to help participants build confidence, resilience, independence, and healthy social connections.
Supports
- Emotional Regulation and Coping Skill Development
- Therapeutic Recreational and Wellness Programming
- Behavioural Coaching and Social Skill Enhancement
- Academic and Educational Support Services
- Community Participation and Experiential Learning
- Life Skills and Independence Building Activities
- Individualized Goal-Focused Therapeutic Planning
- Strength-Based and Trauma-Informed Interventions
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Transitional Living (18 to 25)
A supportive and empowering transitional living program designed to help youth and young adults successfully navigate the journey into adulthood with confidence, stability, independence, and purpose. Through mentorship, structured support, therapeutic guidance, and practical skill-building, we help young adults develop the tools necessary to build sustainable, meaningful, and successful futures within their communities.
Supports
- Independent Living and Apartment Readiness Skills
- Housing Navigation and Community Integration Support
- Employment Readiness and Vocational Guidance
- Educational Planning and Career Development
- Financial Literacy and Daily Living Management
- Mental Health, Emotional Wellness, and Mentorship Support
- System Navigation and Advocacy Assistance
- Individualized Transition and Future Success Planning
Outcomes We Focus On
Building stronger futures through compassionate, evidence-informed care.
- Restored Emotional Safety & Psychological Stability
- Reduced High-risk Behaviours & Crisis Episodes
- Improved Self-regulation, Communication & Coping Skills
- Strengthened Family Relationships & Support Systems
- Successful Transitions into School, Community & Adulthood
- Increased Confidence, Independence & Long-Term Well-Being
Need immediate placement or urgent respite support?
Our intake team responds quickly to urgent referrals and crisis situations.
Signature Model
The Roots to Sky Therapeutic Journey
A unique phased model of care that recognizes transformation takes time, trust and intentional support, each phase builds on the last.
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Phase 1ROOT
Stabilization & Safety
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Phase 2GROUND
Skill-Building & Healing
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Phase 3GROW
Development & Confidence
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Phase 4SKY
Transition & Independence
Meet Our Clinical Team
A multidisciplinary team you can trust.
Our multidisciplinary team includes Registered Social Workers, Psychotherapists, Nurses, Child and Youth Workers and Behavioural Specialists working together to deliver safe, evidence-based and compassionate care for every young person we serve.
- Registered Social Workers
- Psychotherapists
- Registered Nurses
- Behavioural Specialists
- Child & Youth Workers
- Community Support Professionals
- Trauma-Informed Care Teams
Begin the Journey
Building Safe Pathways for Healing, Growth and Lasting Change
Roots to Sky Child & Family Services provides trauma-informed, evidence-based and individualized therapeutic support for children, youth and families across Ontario. Through compassionate care, clinical expertise and structured support, we help young people build stability, strengthen resilience and move toward long-term success.
Need urgent placement or crisis respite support? Contact our intake team for immediate assistance.
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