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Provides prenatal and family supports for parents, grandparents and caregivers of children age 0-6 in six urban and rural family hub sites. Services include:

• family play-to-learn programs
• prenatal nutrition programs
• parenting courses and workshops
• toy and resource lending library
• well baby clinic
• child care information and support
• programs for dads
• space available for use by community organizations

Guest speakers available

Provides prenatal and family supports for parents, grandparents and caregivers of children age 0-6 in six urban and rural family hub sites. Services include:

• family play-to-learn programs
• prenatal nutrition programs
• parenting courses and workshops
• toy and resource lending library
• well baby clinic
• child care information and support
• programs for dads
• space available for use by community organizations

Guest speakers available

Provides culturally appropriate early learning activities for Indigenous parents and children and assistance for Indigenous families facing difficult life circumstances. Aims to support healthy child development

Activities include:

• infant and child nutrition
• parenting workshops/circles
• play groups
• resource sharing
• cultural teachings

Provides prenatal and family supports for parents, grandparents and caregivers of children age 0-6

Services include:

• family play-to-learn programs
• parenting courses and workshops
• toy and resource lending library
• child care information and support
• space available for use by community organizations

COVID19 Response

• Outdoor Programs (All in person programs must be registered for in advance)
• Music and Movement, Outdoor Ideas, Healthy Recipes offered virtually

Regular Service
Free drop-in program for parents, grandparents and caregivers of children up to age 6

• provides services focused on education, recreation, and the physical and emotional development of children and their families

Programs include:

• stay and play drop-in time for children and caregivers
• Music and Movement program for families and Centennial Place residents
• Drop-in Gym in partnership with the Township of Cavan Monaghan
• Services, programs and information to support families with their children's healthy growth and development from Prenatal and into the School Years
• Information and referrals to specialized support services as well as other community services and programs

Provides prenatal and family supports for parents, grandparents and caregivers of children age 0-6 in six urban and rural family hub sites.
Services include:

• family play-to-learn programs
• prenatal nutrition programs
• parenting courses and workshops
• toy and resource lending library

EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free, high-quality programs for families and children from birth to 6 years old. You can learn and play with your child, connect with other families and get support from early childhood professionals in your community.

Offers a range of services and resources, where you can:

• programs are indoor, outdoor and virtual
• join fun activities such as storytelling, sing-alongs and games
• programs just for infants
• get your questions answered by professionals trained in early childhood development
• find out about other family services and events in your community
• connect with other families with young children

Visit Facebook and Website or Program Calendars to see what's happening each week.

A drop-in program providing prenatal and family supports for parents, grandparents and caregivers of children age 0-6 in six urban and rural family hub sites

• Weekly Family Play to Learn program - Explore and create with your children. Staff available to support learning

COVID19 Sunday service begins Sep 6th * Other activities may resume as COVID regulations change. * Hall is not available to rent at this time. * Visit website for updated information.


Regular church activities include:

• Sunday service
• Friendship Group (developmentally handicapped)
• Mom to Mom group
• Connect the Tots Drop-in
• Girls Group
• Prayer meeting
• Cadets boys program
• Women's Coffee Break
• Young People
• Seniors games
• Men's Bible Study
• Youth activities: Bible studies discussions and games.

• Financial aid to those in need in the form of money and gift cards on a case by case basis.
• Hall is available for rent and catering can be provided at an extra cost.

Early learning and literacy programs for parents and their children

• activities such as reading, storytelling, sing-alongs and games
• information and referral for parents and caregivers about programs and services available for young children
• information and training for new parents about pregnancy and parenting
• early years professionals available
• connect with other parents and caregivers
• virtual programs
• Francophone programs

COVID19 -- Outdoor and virtual programming available * check Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources Facebook for activities and updates


Delivering EarlyON Child and Family Programs

Play to Learn
Paint and create in the art area, dress up in the Drama area, build in the construction area or curl up with a book in the quiet area * each program day features a circle time

Resource Lending Library
Selection of reading and listening materials on parenting and childcare issues

Workshops and Seminars
Information sessions held in cooperation with other agencies and organizations to provide parenting and child care information

Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to help in a variety of ways * information on volunteer positions

Co-operative playschool where parents and children do crafts, sing-songs, story and playtime and have snacks.

COVID19 -- Outdoor and virtual programming available * check Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources Facebook for activities and updates


Delivering EarlyON Child and Family Programs

Play to Learn
Paint and create in the art area, dress up in the Drama area, build in the construction area or curl up with a book in the quiet area * each program day features a circle time

Resource Lending Library
Selection of reading and listening materials on parenting and childcare issues

Workshops and Seminars
Information sessions held in cooperation with other agencies and organizations to provide parenting and child care information

Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to help in a variety of ways * information on volunteer positions

Free drop-in centre for parents/caregivers and their children ages 0-6 years.

Programs and services that serve the mind, body and spirit of women from birth on

• supportive and emergency housing
• shelter for abused women
• support to locate permanent housing in the community
• information and referral services
• affordable, recreational and wellness programming

In-home parent training program to teach the family appropriate behaviour management and coping skills.

In-home parent training program to teach the family appropriate behaviour management and coping skills

Programs provide an opportunity for parents, caregivers and children to participate in developmental activities, interact with peers and spend some one on one quality time

• informal, child friendly setting

Planned events include:

• science experiments
• arts & crafts
• story telling
• fun in the kitchen
• special guest speakers
• parties
• monthly schedule of events is available at the centre

Playgroup EarlyOn every morning - drop-in group

• Pops & Tots is geared for Dads and their children to come out and enjoy a evening of activities in a child friendly atmosphere
• dinner is provided to all who attend

COVID19 - Outdoor and virtual programming available * check Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources facebook for activities and updates


Parent drop in program

• programs for children on the last Tuesday of the month
• in partnership with FCAP

COVID19 -- Outdoor and virtual programming available * check Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources facebook for activities and updates


Delivers the EarlyON Child and Family Programs

PLAY TO LEARN
Paint and create in the Art area, dress up in the Drama area, build in the construction area or curl up with a book in the Quiet area * each program day features a circle time

BABY CAFE
Drop-in for tea or coffee and chat * nurse/lactation consultant present each week to answer questions

RESOURCE LENDING LIBRARY
Selection of reading and listening material on parenting and childcare issues for borrowing

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
Topics range from interactive to informational * sessions are held in cooperation with other agencies and organizations to provide parenting and child care information

COVID19 -- Outdoor and virtual programming available * check Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources Facebook for activities and updates


Delivering EarlyON Child and Family Programs

Play to Learn
Paint and create in the art area, dress up in the Drama area, build in the construction area or curl up with a book in the quiet area * each program day features a circle time

Resource Lending Library
Selection of reading and listening materials on parenting and childcare issues

Workshops and Seminars
Information sessions held in cooperation with other agencies and organizations to provide parenting and child care information

Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to help in a variety of ways * information on volunteer positions

In-home parent training program to teach the family appropriate behaviour management and coping skills.

In-home parent training program to teach the family appropriate behaviour management and coping skills

Early learning program for children ages infant to 6 years and their parents/caregivers