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COVID-19 Update

• See Empower Simcoe COVID-19 Updates for current Covid-19 protocols
• EarlyON Child and Family Centres and Satellites are closed to to drop-in visitors until further notice
• Registered in-person and virtual programs are currently being offered
• register online for In-Person programs
• register online for Virtual programs
• see also EarlyON Child and Family Centres YouTube Channel for child appropriate videos

Regular Service
Programs for parents and caregivers of children prenatal to 6 years of age which can assist in their parenting or caregiving role.

The centres also provide:

• access to play- and inquiry-based learning
• information on child development
• early learning activities
• parent education
• referrals to community resources
• nutrition information
• pre- and post-natal resources

Satellite EarlyON Child and Family Centres are located in several communities across the County of Simcoe.

All EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer regular Stay, Play and Learn hours where families can take an active role in their children's learning.

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

• childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs
• social and recreational programs
• early learning and literacy
• school readiness
• parenting support
• prenatal information
• information and referral to other community program

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children * childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs * social and recreational programs * early learning and literacy * school readiness * parenting support * prenatal information * information and referral to other community program

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

• childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs
• social and recreational programs
• early learning and literacy
• school readiness
• parenting support
• prenatal information
• information and referral to other community program

Programs and supports for families and caregivers of children birth to 6 years; activities include creative, science and math experiences, circle time, promotion of literacy, and social and emotional development

• family support and resources
• outdoor programming when permitted

Program held in Vaughan 905-806-1895, Markham 905-642-9965, and Georgina 905-989-1896

For child care and EarlyON centres, see separate listings

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

• childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs
• social and recreational programs
• early learning and literacy
• school readiness
• parenting support
• prenatal information
• information and referral to other community program

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

• childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs
• social and recreational programs
• early learning and literacy
• school readiness
• parenting support
• prenatal information
• information and referral to other community program

Corporate contact centre for services offered by the Region of York.

Services offered include (but not limited to):

• Childcare Fee Assistance
• Early Intervention Services
• Garbage and Recycling
• Food Handler Certification
• Public Health
• Regional Clerk's Office
• Social Assistance (Ontario Works)
• Subsidized Housing
• Housing Stability Program
• Water for Tomorrow
• Well Water Testing
• Transportation Services (general inquiries)

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

• childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs
• social and recreational programs
• early learning and literacy
• school readiness
• parenting support
• prenatal information
• information and referral to other community program

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

• childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs
• social and recreational programs
• early learning and literacy
• school readiness
• parenting support
• prenatal information
• information and referral to other community program

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

• childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs
• social and recreational programs
• early learning and literacy
• school readiness
• parenting support
• prenatal information
• information and referral to other community program

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

• childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs
• social and recreational programs
• early learning and literacy
• school readiness
• parenting support
• prenatal information
• information and referral to other community program

Open for in-person services. For more information call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca



One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers

Settlement and Integration Services

• needs assessment, Information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefits

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry

• provides basic language skills training in English;
• allows newcomers to Canada to learn English language skills to make friends, find employment and adjust to living in Canada
• full-time program available at a range of levels from beginner to advanced (Literacy to Level 6)

Enhanced Language Training

• sector specific language training and career orientation in accounting, workplace administration and customer service, teaching and education, information technology and health care
• individual counselling and action plan development
• volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation

Accreditation and Qualification Information Services (AQIS) Program

• supports newcomers in the process of having their international education, skills and professional experiences recognized by Canadian employers.
• AQIS is an information and career pathway planning service that advises internationally trained professionals and tradespeople on professional certification/ license requirements and application procedures, alternative career options, training and skills upgrading programs, credential assessment and local work experiences

Employment Supports

• needs assessment and individual action plan with one to one coaching
• pre-employment workshops, information on accreditation and qualifications
• Job Search Workshops program
• walk-in job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
• staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards, labour market information
• transportation reimbursement and childminding available to eligible individuals

Services for Women, Youth and Seniors

Women, youth and seniors often face specific difficulties to settle and live in Canada. The Welcome Centres provide specialized services, including:

• support groups
• recreational and educational opportunities
• social activities to help building friendships and networks

Other Services

• Older adults exercise program
• Mother Goose songs, rhymes and stories for parents, caregivers and their children
• newcomer family workshops, health workshops

Partnership of five immigrant serving community organizations:

• Social Enterprise for Canada
• COSTI Immigrant Services
• Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR)
• Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS)
• Job Skills

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

• childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs
• social and recreational programs
• early learning and literacy
• school readiness
• parenting support
• prenatal information
• information and referral to other community program

French events, activities, entertainment, volunteer coordination, research funding

• partnerships with other Francophone community organizations
• annual fundraiser
• membership drive
• summer camps

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

COVID19 Telephone, virtual and select in-person support available; call, email or visit website for update

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Assessment and treatment services, and individual, family and group counselling in settings that meet client needs, such as Kinark CFS offices, client home, community agencies, schools, and child and youth residential care

• intensive treatment
• group programs
• day treatment
• live-in treatment
• crisis services in collaboration with local community agencies
• supervised access
• consultation and assessments
• multidisciplinary team from fields of social work, child and youth work, psychiatry, psychology, nursing and education

Visit website for online list of Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) service providers in Ontario; contact Julie K London, Program Coordinator, 905-713-0700, julie.london@kinark.on.ca

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

• childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs
• social and recreational programs
• early learning and literacy
• school readiness
• parenting support
• prenatal information
• information and referral to other community program

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children * childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs * social and recreational programs * early learning and literacy * school readiness * parenting support * prenatal information * information and referral to other community program

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

• childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs
• social and recreational programs
• early learning and literacy
• school readiness
• parenting support
• prenatal information
• information and referral to other community program

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

• childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs
• social and recreational programs
• early learning and literacy
• school readiness
• parenting support
• prenatal information
• information and referral to other community program

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

• childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs
• social and recreational programs
• early learning and literacy
• school readiness
• parenting support
• prenatal information
• information and referral to other community program

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

• childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs
• social and recreational programs
• early learning and literacy
• school readiness
• parenting support
• prenatal information
• information and referral to other community program

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

• childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs
• social and recreational programs
• early learning and literacy
• school readiness
• parenting support
• prenatal information
• information and referral to other community program

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children * childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs * social and recreational programs * early learning and literacy * school readiness * parenting support * prenatal information * information and referral to other community program

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children

• childminding services for parents and caregivers attending programs
• social and recreational programs
• early learning and literacy
• school readiness
• parenting support
• prenatal information
• information and referral to other community program