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COVID19 -- call or visit website for COVID-related changes; virtual and outdoor activities may also be available


EarlyON Child and Family Centres

• education and support to parents and care providers with children
• caregiver and child drop-in
• early child development
• school readiness

Facilitates and oversees the operation of free programs for children and caregivers residing in the Mississauga communities of Forest Ridge and Arbour Mill and surrounding neighbourhoods


Youth Activity Programs:

• Karate club for youth 10 to 15 years ; Mon 4-6 pm
• operated by a qualified instructor from the Erin Mills Youth Outreach Program

Homework Club:

• after school homework help for children in grades 3 to 6
• 2 days per week 3:30-5:30 pm during the school year

Child & Parent Resource Centres:

• Early Years program for preschool children under 6 years and their parents/guardians
• 3 half days per week at Forest Ridge and Arbour Mill
• children must be accompanied by a caregiver
• Family Time drop-in programs, Tue 9 am-12 noon year round
• Mother Goose program for infants birth to 12 months, Wed 11 am-12 noon year round

Family Kitchen:

• for parents with children under 6 years
• food shopping tips, nutrition, meal planning, cooking skills and social eating skills for children
• children attend playgroup while parents cook, then parents and children come together for the meal
• Tue 9:30 am-12:30 pm
• preregistration required

The Audrey Pritchard Breakfast Clubs:

• nutritional breakfasts served at Forest Ridge and Arbour Mill locations
• weekdays during school year beginning 7 am
• lunches available to children in need

Summer Breakfast Club:

• breakfasts Mon-Thu 8-8:50 am during July and August

COVID19 -- call or visit website for COVID-related changes; virtual activities may also be available


Education and support to parents and care providers with children

• caregiver and child drop-in
• early child development
• school readiness

COVID19 -- call or visit website for COVID-related changes; virtual activities may also be available


Education and support to parents and care providers with children

• caregiver and child drop-in
• early child development
• school readiness
• healthy start program for pregnant women

COVID19 -- Call or visit website for COVID-related changes


Multi-service agency

Conflict Resolution Service: for individuals or groups to resolve disputes, disagreements, or concerns through free and confidential community mediation

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)

• Peel Region lead intake agency for LEAP (hydro) through Ontario Energy Board
• pre-screening required, qualifying residents receive appointment to complete the application process
• access centre for OESP -- assistance with applications
• for more information on LEAP for Enbridge Gas, contact United Way Simcoe Muskoka, 1-855-487-5327

Seasonal Income Tax Clinic -- by appointment

Orientation/Settlement Program

• assistance accessing health services, education, English language class referrals, translation and interpretation
• orientation and information workshops, referrals regarding government services
• assistance filling out government forms including forms for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
• solution-focused counselling
• individual advocacy when needed to obtain community and government services
• translation of foreign documents for settlement and educational purposes; Commissioner of Oaths for verifying documents

Health and Wellness Support Services for Newcomers -- one-on-one sessions to address stress, depression, anxiety, or loneliness; support groups and workshops; referrals to other mental health services

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

• English classes, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry
• childminding may be available for attendees with children 6 months to 6 years
• bus fare for eligible clients
• evening and weekend classes

Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)

• assists newcomer students and their families with settling into their schools and communities
• outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June

Newcomer Youth Community Engagement (NYCE)

• helps newcomer youth learn about Canadian culture and society, and interact with youth their own age
• volunteers assist with English language skills, social skills, leadership building activities, life skills workshops

Disability and Settlement Services

• for newcomers with a disability
• information and referral, advocacy

EarlyON Child and Family Centres -- see separate entries

Growing Together in Peel (CAPC)

• for families with young children birth-6 years looking for extra help and living on low incomes
• play programs, parenting information, emotional support
• nutrition programs/food security

Caregivers' and Seniors Support Program

• education, information and referrals for caregivers and vulnerable seniors
• language specific groups and groups with people from all cultures offered

Volunteer opportunities

COVID19 -- call or visit website for COVID-related changes; virtual activities may also be available


Education and support to parents and care providers with children

• caregiver and child drop-in
• early child development
• school readiness
• healthy start program for pregnant women

COVID19 In-person and online programs and workshops available Monday-Sunday, including songs, stories, movement and play

• pregnant individuals looking for extra support, email healthystart@bridgewaycentre.ca or call 905-822-1114 ext 243
• families with low income who are looking for extra support, email gtip@bridgewaycentre.ca, or call 905-822-1114 ext 243
• prenatal classes available onsite or online

Call for program details or visit website

• hours and in-person locations vary
• registration required for workshops and in-person programs
• visit website for online event schedule

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Early years resources and parenting support services, including online directory of services (some programs in partnership with other agencies)

EarlyON Child and Family Centres
Drop-in program at various locations for parents/caregivers with children birth-6 years

• parent/caregiver and child activities
• Postpartum Mood Disorder program (PMD)
• access to early childhood development professionals
• parent education programs and support services
• information and referral
• opportunity to connect with other families

Healthy Start
Prenatal program for pregnant individuals and new mothers

• breastfeeding support
• parent education including self care, parenting issues and nutrition
• individual and group counselling
• supper club for pregnant women under 25 years
• referrals to community services

Growing Together in Peel child-focused programs

• includes Family Kitchen, for families with children birth-6 years, who may benefit from extra support
• nutrition information and help with learning to prepare healthy low cost meals
• weekly nutritious meal prepared and shared by participants
• education and emotional support
• opportunities for networking and information
• child minding available for participants

COVID-19 -- Location is closed, intake and check-ins for current clients over the phone

• EarlyOn, Early Abilities, Family Group Conferencing programs are cancelled

Community-based children's mental health centre

Community Clinic -- multidisciplinary consultation, outpatient assessment and individual, family and group treatment and support

Day Treatment Program -- for children and youth with acute or chronic behavioural or emotional difficulties

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- online monthly calendar and list of locations available

Every Child Belongs -- special needs resourcing

• consultation and support to child care centres to enhance their ability to serve children with special needs
• Early Abilities Preschool Speech and Language -- speech and language services for children from birth-junior kindergarten

Family Group Conferencing -- culturally-sensitive, alternative approach to child protection

• extended family group members participate in the decision-making process to ensure the safety and well-being of children at risk or in need of protection

Libby's Place -- residential treatment for youth 12-18 years

Cultural, social, recreation and fitness programs

• seniors club
• seniors brunch
• congregate dining
• foot clinic
• group meetings and rental facilities
• woodshop for qualified members

Parent/child drop-in for children birth-6 years
Satellite agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Community and family services

• food bank
• weekly breakfast and lunch
• parent and child program
• after school club

Christmas assistance program -- must call for appointment

Provides public access to information and resources for individual enrichment, education, recreation and entertainment

Collections

• fiction and non fiction titles (books, downloadable e-books and audiobooks, music, digital magazines, games and DVDs, movies and TV shows)
• self study and research collections, print and electronic
• adult and children's multilingual collections
• Interlibrary Loans available
• contact-less and express borrowing are also available

More Than Books

• online resource databases
• Conservation Halton & Provincial Park Passes
• loan-able Recreation, Sports and Book Club Kits
• Seed Library

In-Branch Technology

• Public Access Computers
• Printing
• Wireless Internet
• Laptops
• Creation Zone Technologies
• 3D Printing
• Light Therapy Lamps

Loan-able Technology

• Laptops (in-branch use)
• WiFi Hot-spots
• Tablets
• Osmos
• Tinker Toys

Programs & Events

• offering fun, entertaining and educational programming and events for people of all ages
• in-branch, virtual and outdoor programming, varies by branch
• see here for upcoming programs and events

Newcomer Programs

• visit the Newcomer Programs listing to learn more

Special Services

• Accessible Collections & Services
• OPL Express
• Information Oakville
• Friends of the Library
• Community Food Programs

For a listing of library locations and branch specific services, see here

COVID19 Temporary closure

Etobicoke Lakeshore EarlyON Child and Family Centre * local lead agency for Ontario Early Years Centres * drop-in * programs for infants, toddlers and preschool children * dad's group * parenting programs * young parents drop-in and supper club * literacy and school readiness program * home visiting * prenatal classes * prenatal nutrition support group * off-site play groups -- call or visit website for locations (8 locations in south Etobicoke) * not all programs are offered year round

Multi-service agency providing a wide range of primary health, illness prevention, health promotion and community services * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Adult Drop-in - COVID19 -- takeaway meals * doctor/chiropody open * call ahead for details * all other programs temporarily closed

Among Friends Program - Community mental health centre * education workshops promoting mental, physical and social health, healthy lifestyle activities and planning * information and referral * social and recreational activities

Dental Clinic - Free dental care for eligible clients * operated by Toronto Public Health

Literacy and Basic Skills - Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence * some financial assistance with TTC transportation available based upon eligibility

Primary Health Care - Primary health care services * health education and disease prevention * family physicians, nurse practitioners * doctor on call 24 hours * no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services

Social Work Program/Counseling Services - Drop-in social work * counselling, case management and advocacy to clients * address concerns including income support, family and relationship issues, feelings of depression and anxiety, coping with illness, and dealing with past or current drug and alcohol use

West Toronto Diabetes Education Program - Education and management program supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes, gestational diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, meal planning, weight management, stress management, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff

ASK! Community Information Centre - Community Resources Listings - general sources for community information

Chiropody - Full range of services to address food and foot related concerns * including soft tissue surgery and the manufacturing of orthotics * only available to clients of LAMP

EarlyON Child and Family Services - COVID19 Temporary closure

Harm Reduction Services - COVID19 -- takeaway meals * doctor/chiropody open * call ahead for details * all other programs temporarily closed

Health Promotion - Address the social determinants of health and the areas in life that influence health and well-being * focus on empowerment, public participation and reducing social inequalities

Nutrition Counselling and Services - Offer dietetic services by a registered dietitian to LAMP clients and programs * one-on-one nutrition consultation provided * presentations and workshops offered throughout LAMP in partnership with other programs

Occupational Health - Specialized service conducting health assessments for work-related health problems * assistance with Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims and occupational educational information

Physiotherapy - Community physiotherapy clinic * provide injury prevention program, direct assessment and treatment, education, support programs and group programming

Youth Programs - Workshops of youth leadership, skill development

The Recreation and Culture department offers preschool programs for a variety of interests and available in both parented and unparented
* Active Play
* Creative Play

For programs available visit the online Recreation and Culture Programs Guide - oakville.ca/culturerec/program-listing.htm

Provides public access to information and resources for individual enrichment, education, recreation and entertainment

Collections

• fiction and non fiction titles (books, downloadable e-books and audiobooks, music, digital magazines, games and DVDs, movies and TV shows)
• self study and research collections, print and electronic
• adult and children's multilingual collections
• Interlibrary Loans available
• contact-less and express borrowing are also available

More Than Books

• online resource databases
• Conservation Halton & Provincial Park Passes
• loan-able Recreation, Sports and Book Club Kits
• Seed Library

In-Branch Technology

• Public Access Computers
• Printing
• Wireless Internet
• Laptops
• Creation Zone Technologies
• 3D Printing
• Light Therapy Lamps

Loan-able Technology

• Laptops (in-branch use)
• WiFi Hot-spots
• Tablets
• Osmos
• Tinker Toys

Programs & Events

• offering fun, entertaining and educational programming and events for people of all ages
• in-branch, virtual and outdoor programming, varies by branch
• see here for upcoming programs and events

Newcomer Programs

• visit the Newcomer Programs listing to learn more

Special Services

• Accessible Collections & Services
• OPL Express
• Information Oakville
• Friends of the Library
• Community Food Programs

For a listing of library locations and branch specific services, see here

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Check website for updates
* during COVID-19, daily circle times may be on facebook

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These programs do not require pre-registration, you can join at anytime, unless otherwise specified

Giggle & Grow Family Drop In & Circle Time
* Mon, Tue, Thu 10 am-11:30 am (Sep-Jun)
* Mon-Thu 10 am-11:30 am (Jul & Aug)
* for children age 0-5 years
* meet other moms, dads, caregivers and grandparents
* play with other children, share some rhymes, songs, crafts and stories
* monthly visits from the Public Health Nurse and Library

Baby Rhyme Time
* Fri 10 am-11:30 am
* for parents and their babies, ages newborn to 18 months
* bond with your baby through play
* enjoy circle time packed with songs, rhymes, stories, and music as well as tips and tricks to foster healthy attachment
* meet up with other families, to share experiences and forge new friendships for you and your little one
* 1st week of the month: Public Health Nurse visits

German Circle Time
* the second Fri of each month, 1:15 pm-2:45 pm
* email annelisa_adam@yahoo.ca for more information

Japanese Circle Time
* Thu 12:15 am-2:15 pm, Sep-May
* email hiyokochickclub@gmail.com for more information

La Hora del Cuento - Spanish Circle Time
* Mon 10 am-11 am, Sep-Jun
* for parents and their children ages 0-6 years
* share traditional Spanish rhymes, songs, and stories and make new friends
* email sarachaves123@hotmail.com for more information

HIPPY - Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters
* providing in-home learning opportunities for families in need with children 3-5 years
* email coordinator@hippyoakville.org for more information

Mandarin Drop In
* fourth Sat of each month, 9:30 am-11:30 am

Stroller Power Walk
* Wed 10 am, followed by family circle time at 11 am

ROCK Chat
* second Tue of each month, 9:30 am-11:30 am

Other services offered by Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre

Licensed Child Care Centre
* for more information, see here

Youth & Adult Programs
* for more information, see here

Low Income Supports
* for more information, see here

Free drop-in programs offer children up to the age of six, their parents, and their caregivers an interactive environment where they can participate a wide range of activities that help strengthen connections and foster healthy child development.

Support the health of individuals, families and communities

Child and Youth Programs - Provide youth with a wide range of social recreational activities that will enable them to be peer leaders, and to enhance their personal and community capacity

EarlyON Child and Family Centre - Free drop-in programs offer children up to the age of six, their parents, and their caregivers an interactive environment where they can participate a wide range of activities

Food Access Programs - Addresses food access and food security issues in the Stonegate community * support the development, implementation and operation of a local community garden, a Good Food Box program, a Good Food Market, a seasonal Farmers' Market, and school based Snack Program * capacity building workshops around food issues also organized throughout the year for community members to attend.

Pre and Post Natal Programs - Pre natal program offer child birth classes and a weekly pre natal nutrition program * post-natal programs offer parenting information, breastfeeding support and encourage healthy eating for women in the first year of their baby's life

Provide primary health care, health promotion and a wide variety of community programs to the Stonegate-Parklawn Community * identify individual and community needs and respond by providing accessible and inclusive health services and health promotion programs

Clinical Health Services - Health services include:

• medical services - primary health services
• chiropody services - foot care
• dietitian services - nutrition education and counseling
• asthma education - one to one sessions and group sessions on information to understand asthma or other breathing problems
• smoking cessation - offer counselling and support to individual clients and community members contemplating and or attempting to quit smoking
• diabetes education - offer nutrition education and counseling throughout the whole lifespan, from infant to older adult
• counselling services - offer support to help clients address a variety of mental health issues
• dental services

Community Programs - Stonegate CHC provides primary health care services and health promotion and community programs in the Stonegate- Parklawn Community. We identify individual and community needs and respond by providing accessible and inclusive health services and health promotion programs.

Family Programs - Support the health of individuals, families and communities

Housing Help Centre - Support to the residents in the community facing difficulties in accessing housing and/or maintaining their current accommodation * advocate for residents with barriers in accessing community resources, such as financial assistance and emergency support to improve their social health

Physical Fitness Program - Offer free activities to promote physical health and well being

Seniors Programs - Variety of programs for seniors in the community

Women's Programs - Designed to reach out to women of all ages in the community * offer women focused services and activities, and especially welcomes women who feel disadvantaged or isolated * provide individual counselling and advocacy, and facilitates group workshops and activities on topics of special interest for women

Community centre, including EarlyON Child and Family Centre, after school programs, support for parents of children with learning disabilities, seniors 55+ club, social and recreation activities

After school programs

• learning help for grades 3-6
• music, art, science activities
• summer day camps

EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, including early learning and literacy, school readiness, parenting support, prenatal information

• social and recreational activities
• information and referral to community programs

EarlyON Child and Family Centre, after school programs, support for parents of children with learning disabilities, seniors 55+ club, social and recreation activities

After school programs

• learning help for grades 2-6
• music, art, science activities
• summer day camps

EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, including early learning and literacy, school readiness, parenting support, prenatal information

• social and recreational activities
• information and referral to community programs

With library card borrow books, magazines, movies and other materials, digital content such as eBooks, eAudiobooks and consult databases such as online newspapers, magazines, music and language learning, use Google Chromebooks, access to free WiFi, free MakerSpace use

• After hours study space available at some branches
• Visiting Library Service for those unable to visit a branch

Branch Locations

Adult Child Interactive Programs -- free program for all parents/caregivers with children birth-6 years, parent/caregiver required to attend with child

Educational sessions -- for various ages covering topics such as career, current technology such as 3-D printing, computer skills, book discussions, interest circles

Settlement services in partnership with community agencies -- Library Settlement Partnership Program, career and training sessions, commissioner of oaths, English conversation circles

COVID19 All CMCP locations open for in-person programs; visit website for information or contact staff at info@cmcp.ca

• pre-recorded videos available online

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Early years and family support
EarlyON Child and Family Program, call 416-532-8100 for information

Play and Learn Family Drop-in
Interactive parent and child activities, including early literacy, arts and crafts, and math and science activities

Programs for children, parents and caregivers
Activities include reading, rhyme and song circle, school readiness and family literacy, nutrition program and drop-in

• information and referral on child care, child development, health and social services
• support for parents of children with special needs
• resource library
• child care registry

COVID19 All CMCP locations open for in-person programs; visit website for information or contact staff at info@cmcp.ca

• pre-recorded videos available online

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Early years and family support
EarlyON Child and Family Program, call 416-532-8100 for information

Play and Learn Family Drop-in
Interactive parent and child activities, including early literacy, arts and crafts, and math and science activities

Programs for children, parents and caregivers
Activities include reading, rhyme and song circle, school readiness and family literacy, nutrition program and drop-in

• information and referral on child care, child development, health and social services,
• support for parents of children with special needs
• resource library
• child care registry

The Recreation and Culture department offers preschool programs for a variety of interests and available in both parented and unparented
* Active Play
* Creative Play

For programs available visit the online Recreation and Culture Programs Guide - oakville.ca/culturerec/program-listing.htm