Searching for Parent / Child Programs

Programs include:

• recreation, arts, sports and fitness activities for all ages
• caregiver and child programs
• after school programs
• summer and school break camps
• adapted programs for people with disabilities and special needs
• adapted swimming pools
• Parks, gardens and beaches programs
• help with establishing community gardens
• golf courses and sports facilities on a user pay basis

• Toronto Island ferry - 416-392-8193
• Picnic permit required for groups of 25 or more 416-392-8188

Education programs, guest speakers, discussion groups * family/parent activities

Parent/care provider and child drop-in

• Early learning activities for children birth to 6 years to support early learning and development
• Connection opportunities and programs for families and caregivers
• Information and referral to other community services and supports through information resource workshops

Family violence treatment and prevention

• child sexual abuse
• individual and family counselling
• programs for women in abusive relationships
• member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
• children's mental health program
• recruitment, education and support for foster and adoptive parents
• addiction and mental health case management
• early intervention/care planning
• aftercare

Partner Assault Response (PAR)

• 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

Prevention and Support Programs

• family support and development
• parenting circles
• community kitchen
• clothing bank

Youth Programs

• drop-in for youth 16-24 years
• counselling and support
• transitional housing
• substance abuse prevention
• HIV prevention
• outreach
• social, recreation and cultural activities

Educational Programs -- Aboriginal EarlyON Child and Family Centre

• local lead agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centre
• education and support for families with children birth-6 years
• summer day camp and residential camp
• GED program at Native Learning Centre (83 Alexander Street, tel. 416-393-0358) and Scarborough office -- for youth 18-20 years

see branch listings for additional information

Mobility for Good -- free phones and subsidized plans to indigenous women at risk or surviving violence, in partnership with Telus

EarlyON Child and Family Centres Locator -- online directory of early development programs for parents/caregivers and their children from birth to 6 years

Family Resource Centre

• infant, toddler and preschool play
• nursery school
• parent and child programs
• before and after school for children 4-12 years
• recreation, music
• day camps
• volunteer opportunities

Resource centre

• crisis intervention
• information and referral
• urban orientation
• community outreach
• food programs

Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children

• home visits for families with children birth-6 years
• auntie approach
• prenatal and postpartum support
• early education support, links to community resources and referrals

Pimaatsiwin -- drop-in for mothers and children birth-6 years

• parenting classes
• prenatal programs
• community kitchen, healthy families training and workshops

Trauma Support -- 416-963-9963 ext 249

• case management
• peer support
• peer-led support circles
• trauma counselling

Community and Family Wellness Support

• support, counselling and referrals specializing in legal assistance
• ending violence and general assistance

Cultural programming

• women's and youth hand drumming, arts and crafts, beading
• Full Moon Ceremonies, Traditional feasts
• Ojibwe language class
• fitness programs
• cultural traditions, crafts, support groups, speakers

Housing Program

• information and referral
• assistance finding and accessing safe, stable housing

Investing in Women's Futures

• self-employment and pre-employment training program
• includes skill-building workshops, educational bridging programs, traditional counselling and activities
• dress for success program

Mobility for Good -- free phones and subsidized plans to indigenous women at risk or surviving violence, in partnership with Telus

COVID19 Virtual drop-in programs available; also pre-registered outdoor program Thu-Fri 10 am-12:30 pm

• virtual and outdoor programs include parenting support, early learning play enviroment, information and referral, and social activities with multicultural focus
• visit website for monthly program schedule, or call for details

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Family resource centre, including drop-in program for parents/caregivers and their children, early learning play environment, information and referral, and social activities with multicultural focus

• parenting and home caregiver support
• school readiness program and Reading Club
• parenting education programs such as child development, parenting stress, family nutrition
• Nobody's Perfect parenting program in partnership with Toronto Public Health
• resource lending library, including books, videos, toy library
• professional development opportunities

Social, recreation, and education programs

• community support
• information and referral
• client advocacy
• women's program
• hall rental

Children and youth programs

• after 4 program, homework help for children 12-16 years
• youth mentorship program for youth 13-18 years
• summer day camps

Moms and Tots Program

• Caregiver and child drop-in
• EarlyON Child and Family Centre
• parenting workshops

Cultural, social, recreation and education activities

• community drop-in
• EarlyON Child and Family Centre, program for children under 6 years
• before school program and after-school program for children 6-12 years
• PA day, march break and summer children's camps
• youth drop-in program
• English as a Second Language (ESL) and ESL tutoring
• older adults fitness and dance classes * many additional programs and classes
• volunteer opportunities
• annual income tax clinic
• meeting, auditorium and program space for community groups to rent, rental space for public use

Services provided by other agencies

• Toronto District School Board
• Common Thread Community Chorus
• Ontario Chinese Seniors Association

Family and Children Programs -- family support programming and resources for families of diverse identities and structures

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- programs for children birth-6 years

• early learning and literacy activities
• nutritious snacks
• music, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor play
• information and referral
• special events and workshops

​Kids Action and Art Space (KAAS) -- art programs for children 6-9 years

LGBTQ2S Family Events 0-6

• play-based programing with music arts and crafts indoor and outdoor play
• performances
• lunch and snacks
• family support

Glitterbug 0-6-- mobile program in partnership with EarlyON centres, across Toronto to promote inclusion and affirmation of gender and sexual diversity in children and extended families

Family home visiting * prenatal and postnatal nutrition and support * school readiness * family resource program * infant mental health specialist * parent and child groups * child and family advocacy * child development clinic * early years social work * parent relief * community development * speech and language screening * EarlyON Child and Family Centre

satellite

Focus on newcomers, women, families with children birth-6 years * peer outreach and support * parenting and parent-child groups * food skills groups * health education * prenatal nutrition and support * lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) services * expressive arts * research and advocacy on newcomer, immigrant and refugee issues

Child and Family Services
Drop-in centre for parents and children birth-18 years

Children's Mental Health Program
Child mental health counselling for ages birth-6 years

• service coordination
• individual or family therapy
• family support

Infant Development Program
Early intervention for parents with concerns about their child's development from birth to school, including biological risks, autonomy, social interaction, communication

• adaptation to routines and family transitions
• family support
• coordination, consultation
• referral to specialized services

Program espace jeunesse and mental health service for youth 7-18 years

• therapy and counselling
• individual and family assessments
• school support services
• workshops -- call for detail and to make an appointment 416-922-2672 ext 290

Passerelle Program (children and teens Day Treatment Centre)
For children from 6 to 17 years with behavioural, emotional or social disorders, offered at Bayview North School, North York, Toronto et l'école secondaire Toronto Ouest

• educational and therapeutic services delivered in a school setting
• individual or group assessment and treatment for eligible children
• family support

Centre de la petite enfance (Early Childhood Centre)
Gathering place for parents and children birth-6 years

• language development using games and songs
• psychomotor development activities
• child socialization, parent support groups and parenting education

Le Coin de la petite enfance (Early Years Corner)
Parents and tots program

• recreational activities including gymnastics for kids and outings
• African moms group

COVID19 -- programming available online, see website at www.eyetfrp.ca * onsite services not available

Family resource centre * parent/caregiver and child drop-in * parenting/caregiver programs and supports * infant stimulation, early identification and early learning activities * school readiness and reading circle * EarlyON satellite sites at Toronto Public Library -- Parliament Branch, 269 Gerrard St E, and St James Town Branch, 495 Sherbourne St

COVID19 -- most services available by phone or videoconference, contact your clinician, or new clients call intake

Prenatal groups * educational parenting groups * parent and child activity groups * child developmental screening and consultation * supportive home visits to mothers of newborns

Social, recreation and fitness programs for all ages

• information and referral
• volunteer opportunities

Family and children (1-12 years)

• caregiver and child drop-in
• after school program
• pre-kindergarten enrichment (PEEP)
• homework club
• PA days and summer day camps
• sport and recreational activities
• EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Youth (13-24 years)

• after school program
• leadership summer camp
• boys and girls clubs
• employment support

Seniors (60 years and over)

• health and wellness
• social club and music, art, dance

Community Outreach

• community food gardening
• Neighbour 2 Neighbour (outreach for isolated adults)
• community kitchen

Enriched bonding, attachment and pre-literacy through oral rhymes, songs and stories, including culturally sensitive programs supporting healthy parenting and neurological development in children

• several community locations, call for details

COVID19 Masks optional at indoor programs for adults and children 2 years and older

Early years and family support, including in-person programming and pre-recorded online videos; local lead agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centre, call 416-532-9485 ext 221 for information; visit website for online calendar

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/caregivers of children with special needs
• resource library
• child care registry

Family resource program * EarlyON Child and Family Centre * caregiver and child drop-in * early learning activities including song/story circle * early literacy, including library visits * daily snacks * parenting workshops -- child care available * parenting library * toy library * prenatal and postnatal resources and information * clothing exchange * community information, consultation and referral * informal counselling * organized outings and multicultural events * newsletter

Social and recreation programs

• after school programs
• homework clubs
• literacy programs
• leadership training
• computer clubs
• day camps
• aquatic programs
• substance abuse prevention

EarlyON Child and Family Centre, parent and child drop in
Satellite locations in the Jane-Finch, Weston-Mount Dennis and Lawrence Heights communities

Drop-in * low cost lunch and supper * child development information * parent/caregiver and child activities

Family resource centres

• includes prenatal and parenting support, and early learning programs
• local lead agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centres
• also housing help and services for individuals and families who are under-housed or homeless
• see branch entries for program and service information and locations

Newcomer Programs: School Readiness, 416-686-3390 ext 9788 -- for parents with children transitioning to kindergarten

• 2 week summer program includes information on Canadian school system
• child development, connecting to community programs and activities, and accessing supports for children experiencing difficulties; registration required

Parent Connection Networks, 416-686-3390 ext 9782 -- referrals, workshops, and discussion groups on topics such as civic engagement, dental and healthcare, child protection laws, employment and housing supports

Early years programs -- children birth-6 years

• EarlyON family drop-in
• healthy foundations action and movement program
• indoor park
• prekindergarten readiness program
• Thrive sensory program

Parenting programs

• families reading together -- 6 week sessions family literacy program
• family math
• living and learning with baby
• support and referrals

Children programs -- children 6-12 years

• afterschool kids club
• Saturday children's program
• Summer day camp and March break camp
• mentorship program
• after four recreation

Youth programs -- 13 and up

• tutoring - Wed-Thu 4 pm-6 pm
• recreation programs
• HeARTwork - arts based program focusing on mental health
• newcomer youth supports that include homework club and English conversation circles

COVID19 Virtual drop-in programs available; also pre-registered outdoor program at Greenwood Park, Thu-Fri 10 am-12:30 pm

• virtual and outdoor programs include parenting support, early learning play enviroment, information and referral, and social activities with multicultural focus
• visit website for monthly program schedule, or call for details

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Family resource centre, including drop-in program for parents/caregivers and their children, early learning play environment, information and referral, and social activities with multicultural focus

• parenting and home caregiver support
• school readiness program and Reading Club
• parenting education programs such as child development, parenting stress, family nutrition
• Nobody's Perfect parenting program in partnership with Toronto Public Health
• resource lending library, including books, videos, toy library
• professional development opportunities