Dial 2-1-1. Our helpline is answered by real people 24/7 and service is available in 150+ languages.
Programs and activities include:
- EarlyON prenatal and infant groups
- EarlyON parent and child drop-in
- EarlyON kindergarten readiness and early literacy groups
- Workshop Wednesdays
- school age - after school programs
- Breakfast Club - Mon-Fri mornings
- day camps - Summer and March Break
- teen drop-in programs
- community model of learning English
- leadership development
- programs provided by partner agencies include job search, health promotion, violence prevention
- community garden, must live within the community
Office: 519-821-6638 , option 4
Fax: 519-767-5168
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Information, programs and play-based activities that support healthy child development for children birth to six years and their parents or caregivers.
Programs and services include:
- children's programs: group programs, playtime, drop-in and registered programs
- parent support and information: early literacy, child development and parenting strategies, community level research analysis and assessment
- parent and child program
- Kindergarten, Grades 1-8
- part of an internationally recognized movement
**There is also a Vietnamese congregation at Parkwood Gardens open to new members
- adult fellowship and conversation
- 55 Plus Club: social, recreational, educational and spiritual activities
Office: 519-741-8585 ext 311 0
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- Children's programs that build educational, social and creative skills
- Adult programs include parenting courses, guest speakers, access to early childhood educators, and referrals to other resources
- Onsite community partners and early identification supports
905-873-2960
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Offers programs and services for parents and caregivers with children aged 0-6 years
- Current schedule of activities available on website
Services:
* books, CDs, audio books, CD-ROMs, DVDs, console video games, iPads and wireless hotspots available to borrow with a library card
* loaner laptops and Chromebooks for in-library use
* digital titles: downloadable eBooks, audiobooks and magazines
* online access to free, legal music downloads, movies and television series
* online courses in business, technology and creative skills via Lynda.com
* light therapy lamp available
* delivery of library material to qualified residents through Home Library Service
* winter and summer reading club
* children's programs for ages 6 months and up
* PA Day movies
* access to the library catalogue from the library web site
* free use of Internet workstations with word processing
* free wireless
* study rooms
* business, employment and newcomer services in partnership with other community groups
* designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold
Offers programs and services for parents and caregivers with children aged 0-6 years Parent & Tots Programs (parents and caregivers are welcome) include:
- Adult and Child Together (Drop-in)
- Time for Tots (Drop-in)
- Family Together (Drop-in)
- Mother Goose (registered program)
- Playtime in the Park (July and August)
- resource library available for parents
Offers programs and services for parents and caregivers with children aged 0-6 years
- Current schedule of activities available on website
Toll Free Phone: 1-866-840-3249
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Early learning programs for families with children ages birth to six years. Programs are offered in both Wellington North and Centre Wellington and include:
- drop-in playgroups
- structured age-specific programs
- kindergarten readiness
- infant playgroups
- resource lending library
Toll Free Phone: 1-866-840-3249
Fax: 519-827-2122
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- crisis support
- youth outreach program
- assistance for families and individuals to maintain safe, affordable housing
- eviction prevention
- income tax completion
- life skills and budgeting assistance
- emergency Hydro Arrears (not all utilities) available for individuals who reside within Centre Wellington and Wellington North including CW Hydro, Wellington North Power, Westario and Hydro One.
- licensed child care centre for ages 18 months-4 yrs of age. Before and After school programs offered as well at various locations in Centre Wellington.
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre programs in Centre Wellington, Wellington North, Minto, Mapleton and East Wellington.
- information and referrals
- volunteer transportation program - central intake and referral for Wellington Transportation Services
- Assistance with food insecurity
- Assistance for families and individuals who are in need of phones or internet support.
- Intake agency for the OESP (Ontario Electricity Support Program) We will assist with applications for this program.
- Children's programs that build educational, social and creative skills
- Adult programs include parenting courses, guest speakers, access to early childhood educators, and referrals to other resources
- Onsite community partners and early identification supports
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- Adult programs include prenatal courses, guest speakers, access to early childhood educators, and referrals to other resources
- Clothing Closet
- Community Outreach Services
- Zero to 6 Behaviour Consultant
- Vision Screening
- Family Resource Coach program
- Breastfeeding Support
Office: 519-741-8585 ext 311 0
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- Children's programs that build educational, social and creative skills
- Adult programs include parenting courses, guest speakers, access to early childhood educators, and referrals to other resources
- Onsite community partners and early identification supports
Ministries include:
- children, youth and camp programs
- programs for men, women and small groups
- Provides a welcoming, safe environment that focuses on the positive and helps build the strengths, wellness, and resiliency of children, youth, and families in the community.
- Bright and colourful facility owned and operated by Family and Children's Services of the Waterloo Region.
- In-House Partners: There are a number of organizations that run their services, supports, and programs out of the centre
- Community Partners: Work with a number of community organizations to bring important programs into The Family Centre
- Community Rentals: Have a variety of spaces - from 4 to 200 capacity - that are rented to community groups and organizations
- Special Projects: The Family Centre is home to a number of innovative projects, including the Resilience Project, to support children, youth, and families
- Children's programs that build educational, social and creative skills
- Adult programs include parenting courses, guest speakers, access to early childhood educators, and referrals to other resources
- Onsite community partners and early identification supports
Kitchener, ON, N2E 3T1 (25km)
- Children's programs that build educational, social and creative skills
- Adult programs include parenting courses, guest speakers, access to early childhood educators, and referrals to other resources
- Resource Lending Library
- Community Outreach Services
- Clothing closet
- Public Health Nurse
- Speech and Language Pathologist
- Zero to 6 Behaviour Consultant
- Vision Screening
- Children's programs that build educational, social and creative skills
- Adult programs include parenting courses, guest speakers, access to early childhood educators, and referrals to other resources
- Onsite community partners and early identification supports
Offers programs and services for parents and caregivers with children aged 0-6 years Parent & Tots Programs (parents and caregivers are welcome) include:
- Adult and Child Together (Drop-in)
- Time for Tots (Drop-in)
- Family Together (Drop-in)
- Mother Goose (Drop-in)
- Playtime in the Park (July and August)
- resource library available for parents
- Dads programs
- parent networking and education workshops
- resource library
Public library that offers:
Collections:
Items which may be borrowed include:
* books including graphic novels, paperbacks, board books and book club kits
* audiobooks including CDs and MP3 CDs
* movies & TV shows including DVDs and Blu-ray
* music & sound including CDs and printed music
* video games
* magazines & journals including newspapers
* accessible formats including large print, DAISY and braille
* multilingual books and movies
* devices including Launchpads, Fitbits, and iPads
* community access passes
For catalogue see here
Items which may be used in the library include:
Newspapers
Online Resources:
Free with your library card, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming music, movies & TV, virtual learning, online job help, language tutorials, reference materials, magazines and newspapers
For a complete list of resources see here
Programs:
For a complete list of programs and events see here
Services:
* accessibility including ReachDeck software on our website
* cognitive care kits
* printing (fee for use), faxing (fee for use - Central, New Appleby and Tansley Wood branches only) and scanning
* public computers
* Wi-Fi
For a complete list of services see here
Information Burlington
Free, confidential information & referral to range of government and community services * for more information see here
Local History Services at Central Branch
Research assistance and access to the local history collection and archives * for more information see here
Makerspace at Central Branch
A space with 3D printer, laser cutter, vinyl cutter, vinyl printer and embroidery machine * for more information see here
Meeting Room Rentals
For more information see here
Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold
