Searching for Parent / Child Programs

• drop-in programs for families with children birth-6 years
• parenting programs and workshops
• school readiness programs
• referrals and community information

• early learning and literacy programs
• school readiness program
• parent support group
• parenting education and workshops
• information and referral

• caregiver and child drop-in
• school readiness program
• parent support group
• parenting workshops
• prenatal nutrition support program

Immigrant Resource Centre - multiservice centre with newcomer, job seeker and family services for all ages

Settlement Services

• needs assessment
• information, orientation and referral
• supportive counselling
• newcomer mental health services and crisis intervention
• assists with form filling
• bridging services
• workshops and tours
• support to newcomer tenants in the private rental market
• seasonal income tax clinic for low income families

Community Connections Mentorship Program

• group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
• trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development

Settlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto (SEPT) (Settlement Workers in Schools)

• outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and summer school programs from July to mid-August
• homework club
• multi-languages service in North York area, connecting parents and students with the schools, parent interviews with schools, parenting group sessions, settlement information sessions - contact 416-292-7510 ext 1301

Employment Support Services

• sector-specific skills training programs
• one-on-one employment counselling, career exploration and job referrals
• pre-employment skills workshops such as resume, cover letters and interview preparation
• hiring events and job fairs; self-employment and small business workshops

Employment Resource Centre

• walk-in job search centre
• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
• staff assistance available
• resource materials
• job boards, labour market information
• resume clinics, mock interviews
• workshops

Early Years Services

• EarlyON Child and Family Centre, preschool education program for children and their parents
• social and learning skills for preschool children
• parenting education
• parent-child interactive activities

Children and Youth Programs

• after school program
• summer camp
• Saturday enrichment classes
• leadership and life skills training, homework help
• employment readiness

Community Service Programs

• social, educational and recreational programs
• interest classes
• health information workshops

Volunteer Services

• training and development
• placements
• public education

Community Garden and Kitchen including

• rental of garden planters
• food skills training programs
• also facility or hall rentals

Children's mental health centre accredited with Children's Mental Health Ontario (see separate listing), includes comprehensive range of specialized care and treatment programs for young parents, their children, partners and families

• parenting support groups
• outreach and support, advocacy and consultation
• specialized and licensed child care and support for infants, toddlers and preschoolers (see separate listing)

Community Care and Treatment Team

• assists young parents up to 29 years, and their families, with mental health attachment and trauma care
• parent-infant interaction assessment
• individual and group parenting support
• access to WrapAround workers, early literacy specialist and family navigator
  
• outreach services in partnership with other community organization

Community Counselling

• individual, group and family counselling for pregnant youth, young parents and families
• advocacy with housing, social assistance and returning to school
• counsellors available for support in community settings such as schools
• professional consultation available

Early Learning Child Care Centre

• full day care and support facility for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
• parenting groups and child development education

Live-in Treatment Program

• licensed prenatal and postnatal care and treatment for youth 12-20 years who seek comprehensive parenting support
  

School Program

• fully accredited secondary education and treatment program for pregnant or parenting youth 20 years and under

Young Parent Hub

• group parenting program for young parents 29 years and under
  

Youth Outreach Services

• outreach to any youth in Dorset Park, and their families, in cooperation with other community agencies

Services provided by other agencies, including Toronto Public Health, Jean Tweed Centre, Scarborough Health Network, Toronto District School Board, Toronto Catholic District School Board (see separate listings)

Early learning and literacy programs, including

• parent/caregiver and child programs
• parenting groups
• workshops

• for children 6-12 years with focus on physical activity, nutrition, health and wellness
• program available at several locations -- call or visit the website for details

EarlyON

• drop-in for parents/caregivers and children 0-6 years
• age appropriate activities
• school readiness
• workshops and courses for parents/caregivers
• community resources and information

After school program

• for children 6-12 years September to June
• homework assistance
• sports and recreational activities
  

Youth program

Free drop-in programs and activities for youth 12-18 years

March Break and Summer Camps

• for children 6-7 years
• sports and recreational activities, arts and crafts, field trips

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• play and inquiry based programs to support early development in birth-6 year old children
• support to parents and caregivers with children birth-6 years including access to resources
• a variety of drop-in and registered programs for caregivers and children birth-6 years
• support for children who have special needs
• school-readiness program
• special events/activities
• Tutor Me Please program - after-school tutoring program for 7-12 year old children

• homework club
• access to computers, Internet and printer
• programs for boys and girls
• sports
• youth mentorship
• intergenerational program

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
• nutrition program
• small group play for children with sensory needs

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
• nutrition program
• small group play for children with sensory needs

Family support hub offering early learning and literacy programs, including parent/caregiver and child programs

General interest community programs

• social, education, cultural and recreation programs for all ages, including fitness, health and lifestyles
• information and referral

Child and Family programs

• EarlyON Child and Family Centre
• education and support to parents and care providers
• caregiver and child drop-in, parent relief
• toy lending library
• parenting resource library
• integrated licensed nursery school program for children with disabilities
• preschool programs
• licensed community nursery school (September to June)

Active and Able Network -- for persons with disabilities

• drop-in program. trips
• social and recreation activities
• health and wellness program
• information and referral
• advocacy

Youth programs --

• peer 2 peer program
• youth employment skills strategy program
• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier
• workshops and presentations
• leadership programs
• recreational arts programs
• advocacy
• after school program
• youth summer program
• youth advisory council
• community involvement
• community affirming mentorship program -- safe and supportive space for 2SLGBTQIA identifying youth

Seniors program -- health and fitness

• drop-ins, trips
• social and recreation activities
• outreach
• information and referral
• cooking and nutrition

Fitness and wellness -- health and fitness

• multiple classes for various fitness levels
• land and aquatic classes

SHARE365 Poverty Reduction Program (see separate listing)

Wrap-around approach based on each families needs

• assistance with food security concerns
• ongoing monthly assistance addressing personal needs
  
• subsidy for all programs and services within the centre
  
• free programs for adult socialization
• connection to community resources
• skill building and training experiences that provide improved employment opportunities

• parenting support
• information and referral
• child development information

• support, education and resources
• resource library
• parenting workshops
• Children's circles
• child and parent/caregiver drop-in

• Baby Time with songs, stories, activities for infants
• dramatic and block play exploration
• STEM activities
• Ready-Set-Learn
• school readiness activities
• access to developmental screening tools such as ASQ Screening Questionnaire
• child care information
• social opportunity for parent/caregivers and children

EarlyON Child and Family Centres

Kimbourne EarlyON Programs

Caregiver and child drop-in programs, capacity 60

• parenting support
• information and referral
• child development information

Baby Time

• informal drop-in social opportunity for new parents
• song circle, occasional speaker such as public health nurse

Terry Fox EarlyON Child and Family Centre, see separate listing

Licensed child care centre's and Early Learning Programs (ELP), extended day and school-age programs (before and after school programs), licensed home child care (see separate listing), family support programs, summer care

• integration services for children with extra support needs

Local lead agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centres

• licensed child care staff support
• contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services

• 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

• pregnancy and parenting information and training
• parent/caregiver and child drop-in
• parenting workshops
• caregiver support groups
• parenting resource library
• Local lead agency

• interactive parent and child activities
• early learning, school readiness and literacy programs
• parenting support and education
• resource library, and access to network of resources
• information and referral on child care, child development, health and social services

Licensed child care and EarlyOn programs
Before-after school programs - provide early learning and care for children up to 12 years

Child Care and Before-After School Program Locator

EarlyOn Programs

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age childrenchildminding 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 Program Finder