Toronto, ON, M1S 1T1
Creative Play -- play space * drop-in for children birth-6 years and their caregivers, programs at several locations -- call or visit the website for details
Parenting Programs -- parenting skills workshops, including workshop with parents and their children
After School Program --
- 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
Cooking Healthy Together -- parents and caregivers participate in cooking classes and learn about nutrition and food safety
Toronto, ON, M1B 4Y7
Provide interactive activities, cultural teachings, Aboriginal language learning, early learning and literacy
- education and support for families and their children
- daily family drop in
- children's clothing bank
- children development information and resources for parents and caregivers
- summer day camp and residential camp
- activities offered at different locations
Toronto, ON, M1T 3K4
- caregiver and child drop-in
- school readiness program
- parent support group
- parenting workshops
- prenatal nutrition support program
Toronto, ON, M1S 5G5
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
Toronto, ON, M2H 3N5
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
Toronto, ON, M1B 3C2
- children's programs
- parenting discussion and support groups
- parenting workshop
- resource library
- school readiness programs
- off site satellite drop-ins -- call for locations
Toronto, ON, M2H 2C1
- licensed child care staff support
- contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services
Day Treatment Services
Section 23 Program for children 4-7 years in therapeutic specialized educational classroom, includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and 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)
Toronto, ON, M2J 5H4
Early learning and literacy programs, including
- parent/caregiver and child programs
- parenting groups
- workshops
Markham, ON, L3R 9W6
Corporate contact centre for services offered by the Region of York
Services offered include (but not limited to):
- childcare fee assistance
- early intervention services
- garbage and recycling
- public health
- regional clerk's office
- social assistance (Ontario works)
- subsidized housing
- housing stability program
- water for tomorrow
- well water testing
- homelessness prevention
Toronto, ON, M1B 5E2
- children's programs
- parenting discussion and support groups
- parenting workshop
- resource library
- school readiness programs
- off site satellite drop-ins -- call for locations
Toronto, ON, M1P 2T7
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)
Toronto, ON, M1H 1A9
Family support hub offering early learning and literacy programs, including parent/caregiver and child programs
Toronto, ON, M1E 4R1
- drop-in programs for families with children birth-6 years
- parenting programs and workshops
- school readiness programs
- referrals and community information
Toronto, ON, M1K 5J1
- early learning and literacy programs
- school readiness program
- parent support group
- parenting education and workshops
- information and referral
ON, M1E 2S1
- Drop-In Programs: Music and Movement, Storytellers, Outdoor Explore
- Registered Age and Specific Programs: School Readiness, Preschool, Infant and Toddler, Math Literacy, Science, Tamil.
- Fridays:
- Family Fun Night creates an environment for families to connect over a light meal, to play and learn collectively
- Lending Library allows families to sign items out for a two-week period such as educational kits, books and toys
- 1on1 Support Consultations, Parent Education Workshops, Community Outings and Special Event
Toronto, ON, M1J 3B5
- support, education and resources
- resource library
- parenting workshops
- Children's circles
- child and parent/caregiver drop-in
Programs are also offered at the following locations --
14 Centre St, Scarborough Village Family Resource satellite drop-in
141 Village Green Square, childcare
1300 Danforth Rd, youth program and community
2938 Eglinton Ave E, childcare
25 Halbert Place, childcare
431 McCowan Rd, youth program and community kitchen
Toronto, ON, M1E 1X2
Provide interactive activities, cultural teachings, Aboriginal language learning, early learning and literacy
- education and support for families and their children
- daily family drop in
- children's clothing bank
- children development information and resources for parents and caregivers
- summer day camp and residential camp
- activities offered at different locations
Toronto, ON, M1E 3T7
- academic support including tutoring, STEM programs and mentorship
- leadership training
- youth justice supports
- youth outreach supports
Toronto, ON, M1E 3T7
- drop-in programs for families with children birth-6 years
- parenting programs and workshops
- school readiness programs
- referrals and community information
Toronto, ON, M1K 3G2
- drop-in programs for families with children birth-6 years
- parenting programs and workshops
- school readiness programs
- referrals and community information
Toronto, ON, M1E 1W7
- drop-in programs for families with children birth-6 years
- parenting programs and workshops
- school readiness programs
- referrals and community information
ON, M2L 1A2
Services available in Toronto
Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 4N7
Corporate contact centre for services offered by the Region of York
Services offered include (but not limited to):
- childcare fee assistance
- early intervention services
- garbage and recycling
- public health
- regional clerk's office
- social assistance (Ontario works)
- subsidized housing
- housing stability program
- water for tomorrow
- well water testing
- homelessness prevention
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
Newmarket, ON, L3Y 6Z1
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

