• 905-453-4270
  • 5659 McAdam Road, Unit 5 Mississauga ON L4Z 1N9

About US

Who we are?

Cornerstone has been providing foster and group care services to young people and their families struggling with complex emotional and mental health needs since 1985. Cornerstone proudly expended its services to adults with developmental and dual diagnosed needs in 2014. Cornerstone provides a wide variety of services for youth and adults which includes Group Care living, Specialized Foster homes and Intensive Supported Living Programs. Our staff and management are trained in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and provide client services to the FASD sector. We are also a recognized leader in providing long-term care for individuals that have had multiple failed placements. Our Management and Clinical Team, as well as Professional Foster Parents and Support Staff receive comprehensive training and extensive support to ensure the children/youth and adults we serve have the highest standard of living possible and opportunities for long-term success. Our Specialized Foster Care and Supported Living Programs, as well as Psychological and Support Services are available to children, youth, adults, families and agencies across Ontario. We are licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. We are QAM compliant.

Our Vision

We envision a future where all persons with emotional and or developmental challenges are lovingly cared for and are connected to and fully participating in our communities.

Our Mission

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for persons with Challenges and to empower them and their families, through evidenced-based, innovative and person-directed supports.

Our Values

Our values are the Cornerstones of the work we do with the persons we support, their families, our employees, community partners and other stakeholders:

• We believe in showing Respect by advancing the dignity and uniqueness of all persons.

• We believe in championing Choice by supporting the right of all persons to make informed choices.

• We believe in working with Integrity by valuing truthful, accountable and ethical interactions.

• We believe in fostering Teamwork by reinforcing the synergy that comes from all of us working safely together.

• We believe in Emphasizing Continuous Learning by sharing knowledge and enabling personal growth.