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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

Jewish community centre and hub in culturally sensitive environment; programs for children, youth, adults, and families; community-based Inclusion Services; visit website for program schedule

• fitness and health programs, including swimming, personal training and classes
• recreation and art programs
• health and mental health workshops
• trips and tours
• child care and preschool, see separate listing

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

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 offices, client home, community agencies, schools, and residential care for children and youth

• 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

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

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

Local lead agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centres

• parent and child drop-in
• early learning and literacy programs
• school readiness
• parenting programs
• prenatal programs
• parent and child program for families with children with special needs
• information and referral

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

Humewood House Association and Massey Centre have merged, contact Massey Centre for program information at 416-425-6348, or visit www.massey.ca

COVID19 Resident services ongoing, call for information; food bank by appointment

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Family resource centre
Includes food bank and donations room, children's play area, parent and child programs, life skills, access to Internet and telephone, assistance with school, employment and child care, healthy cooking workshops, social and recreation activities

Food Bank

• groceries
• clothing for infants, toddlers, and parents
• household items

Transitional and Supportive Housing
Apartments for young parents 16-19 years (27 units) with maximum stay 4 years, and rent geared to income

• support services
• in partnership with Toronto Community Housing Corporation (see separate entry)

COVID19 Physical sites are closed, all services remain open to both new and existing clients and can be accessed remotely by phone or videoconferencing

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Child and family early intervention centre
Healthy child development promotion, and intervention and treatment services

• autism behaviour services including system navigation, education and support, early intervention and Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)
• licensed child care staff support

Day Treatment Services
Section 23 Program for children 4-7 years, includes therapeutic specialized educational classroom

• assessment
• diagnosis
• treatment
• parent education and counselling

Family Support Services
Support to children birth-7 years with complex needs, and their families, including brief consultation, treatment groups for children, parenting groups, counselling, and intensive in-home intervention

EarlyON Child and Family Centre (Willowdale)
Early identification, prevention and integration services for children birth-6 years (also prenatal), who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing barriers to healthy development, and their parents and caregivers

• builds parenting capacity
• healthy development of social, emotional, and communication skills
• early learning and literacy programs
• parent education and skills development
• community information, referrals and outreach

Early abilities speech and language assessments and treatment, intake through Toronto Public Health (see separate listing)

COVID19 -- limited in-person services with limited hours at each location; also continuing to provide services over the telephone, via email, Zoom, Skype and Google Classroom; for more information, call or visit website


Support for Women and Families

• short term supportive counselling including parenting and family supportive counselling
• employment and career counselling
• support groups for women from various cultures
• resources and information for parents and families
• information workshops on health related topics, assertiveness, employment, life skills, stress management and parenting

Violence Prevention and Crisis Intervention

• crisis support and counselling for women and children who have experienced or are experiencing violence in the home
• legal and medical referrals
• accompaniment to legal, medical and social services resources
• information, public and community education on wife abuse
• support groups for women who are victims of spousal abuse

Anti-Human Trafficking of Vulnerable Women Healing Group -- support group for women who have experienced childhood and intimate partner abuse, women coming from war-torn countries or women suffering from trauma and illness as a result of abuse

Newcomer Assistance and Integration

• immigrant/newcomer settlement support and counselling
• information sessions for newcomers and community residents
• information and referral
• English language instruction for newcomers to Canada at various locations -- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry, childminding for children 6 months-5 years while parents attend class
• English as a Second Language (ESL) preschool program
• labour market information for newcomers * Library Settlement Partnership services (LSP)

Seniors' Services

• skills development; computer training, educational workshops, leadership training
• intergenerational groups
• social and recreational programs, fitness, tours, excursions
• advocacy on seniors issues

Youth Services

• services for all youth
• youth newcomer settlement support
• one-on-one counselling
• homework help, career-education networking, after-school programs, recreational activities, cooking club
• Youth Program for ages 16-26 years: leadership skills, English language skills, integration into the community
• volunteering opportunities and community service for high school graduation
• English Conversation Circles

Family Drop In -- for parents and children of all ages

Welcoming Communities, (Community Connections Mentorship Program)

• matches newcomers with Canadian volunteers who offer orientation to the local area and moral support in transition to Canada
• English conversation circles
• newcomers build leadership skills, newcomer family drop-in, social events such as movies, cooking club

Healthy Lifestyles and Well-Being

• health promotion workshops
• mental health challenges and coping strategy support
• stress management activities
• one-on-one support and referrals to health services
• fitness assessment, fitness activities, yoga
• blood pressure check in partnership with the local community health centre

Community Development

Participation on various coalitions, community networks and committees; volunteer opportunities