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Indigenous peoples, seniors, youth and more
Children and Families
Children and Families
- Information and resources for those who wish to adopt or have adopted; or those adopted who want to find their biological parents.
- Licensed child care programs that operate before- and/or after-school and during non-instructional days, like professional activity days and March Break. These programs provide care for children who are kindergarten age or older.
- Various supports for children and families in crisis or experiencing abuse or domestic violence. The Children‘s Aid Society accepts reports that a child is or may be in need of protection. See Gender-Based Violence Shelters for shelters that ...
- Licensed centre-based child care programs that generally operate year-round and are located in schools, workplaces, community centres, and places of worship.
- Programs that provide financial assistance for people with dependent children who need help covering childcare costs.
- Public Health Nurses provide child health care, examine the health of infants and young children and offer advice to parents on child development, infant care, breastfeeding and other parenting issues. Many are available on a drop-in basis.
- Injury prevention programs that educate about traffic safety, bike safety, fire safety, rail and personal safety, stranger danger, and electrical and other household hazards.
- Services that provide support or treatment for children and youth with disabilities.
- Helplines serve children who need to talk to someone for reassurance. 24 hour lines offer advice during a crisis.
- Agencies and programs dealing with child custody and access when parents separate.
- Just-for-dad-programs offer advice and support to help dads parent in the best possible way.
- Free drop-in programs offer children up to the age of six, their parents, and their caregivers a place to learn, play, meet people, and get advice from professionals trained in early childhood development.
- Crisis services providing temporary residence and supports for adults with dependent children experiencing homelessness.
- Programs that provide financial assistance for low-income families with young children.
- Licensed home child care agencies contract with individual providers who use their own homes to look after children. Providers are screened, approved, and monitored by the home child care agency.
- Are you considering home schooling your children? These services provide information and support to homeschoolers.
- Helplines and websites providing health and social services information and referral services specializing in children and youth.
- Programs for both parents and their children offer playgroups, education, discussion and other social supports.
- These associations consist of a group of parents who are volunteers that promote a particular type of education for their children. These volunteers also organize and coordinate events related to their children‘s education.
- Parenting education programs provide classes, individual consultation or other educational opportunities for parents or potential parents who want to acquire the knowledge and skills to be effective in their parenting role. See also EarlyON Child and ...
- Free or low-cost peer support groups for parents that meet on a regular basis to share common concerns about raising children.
- Information about and referral to services that help you raise your children. See also EarlyON Child and Family Centres .
Immigrants, Newcomers, and Ethnocultural Communities
Immigrants, Newcomers, and Ethnocultural Communities
- Language training programs for individuals interested in learning English or French.
- Services which support people of a similar culture. Many provide assistance to newcomers, supporting them to thrive in their new community.
- Organizations or programs which offer service primarily within a French language cultural context, or that otherwise support cultural unity and development within the Francophone community. See also Ethnocultural Groups and Services .
- Non-profit or government programs and services that deal with the immigration, refugee and citizenship process. Includes courses for preparing for the citizenship test.
- Schools that provide formal education that is focused on a particular culture and its language. Most are private schools offering elementary and secondary academic education; the Collège Boréal offers post secondary. Some schools also offer language ...
- Multiculturalism promotes the understanding, appreciation and acceptance of all people as equal in our society.
- Programs that help newcomer participants to develop friendships and to build life, literacy, and parenting skills.
- These services provide translation of written documents or provide interpreters. Some may also provide sign language interpretation.
- Ethnocultural groups offer social and practical supports for women of various cultures.
Indigenous Communities
Indigenous Communities
- Community-led and non-profit programs that help Indigenous adults with limited formal schooling acquire basic reading, writing, math, and problem-solving skills. These skills make it easier for people to find and keep a job, participate in their ...
- Indigenous governments, councils, unions, and non-profit organizations provide services to First Nations, Inuit, or Métis communities. They protect and promote Indigenous rights and interests through advocacy and policy development.
- Unemployed or underemployed Indigenous people can get help through drop-in resource centres, job search assistance programs, and job-skills workshops. Employment counselling and career planning services provide information on the labour market, ...
- First Nation, Inuit, and Métis services that administer government functions and oversee the delivery of public services.
- Community-led health programs and services for First Nations, Inuit, or Métis communities in Ontario.
- Indigenous governed and operated institutions that offer post-secondary education in a flexible, personalized, and culturally responsive learning environment.
- University or college resource centres for First Nations, Inuit, or Métis students, that provide supports, information, and social opportunities.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirit, Queer (LGBTQ+)
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirit, Queer (LGBTQ+)
- Programs, services, or health care resources that provide specialized support for people who are LGBTQ+. Various organizations offer social and emotional supports, advocacy, and community-building to counter heterosexism, homophobia, biphobia, ...
People with Disabilities
People with Disabilities
- Organizations and groups that provide services to protect and promote rights and interests of people with disabilities through advocacy and policy development. Some organizations also advocate on behalf of individuals.
- Services that provide support or treatment for children and youth with disabilities.
- Unemployed or underemployed people with disabilities can get help through drop-in resource centres, job search assistance programs, and job-skills workshops. Employment counselling and career planning services provide information on the labour ...
- Programs that provide financial assistance for people with physical and developmental disabilities.
- Programs that support people with disabilities in their pursuit of an active and social lifestyle. Services may include opportunities to participate in accessible exercise groups, social and recreational activities, and summer camps.
- Modifications can be undertaken to make a home barrier-free for people with physical disabilities or mobility challenges. Financial assistance may be available.
- Programs that support people with developmental, physical, and learning disabilities to participate fully in the activities of everyday life. Skills training is provided in such areas as support in finding employment opportunities, and home, food, ...
Seniors
Seniors
- Organizations and groups that provide services to protect and promote rights and interests of seniors through advocacy and policy development. Some organizations also advocate on behalf of individuals.
- It‘s a fact! Seniors are the fastest growing group of internet users. Whether you‘re a beginner or advanced user, enhance your computer skills at one of the local courses tailored to meet the unique needs of older adults.
- Services or programs that focus on preventing or responding to the abuse of older people.
- Programs that provide financial assistance for older adults, including tax clinics and grants allowing seniors to stay in their homes or cover costs associated with providing care.
- Programs that support older adults in their pursuit of an active and social lifestyle. Services may include such activities as arts and crafts, light exercise, educational lectures, and outings.
- Confidential phone or online supports available to seniors and their caregivers.
- Seniors' centres promote health and well-being by offering social, cultural, learning, and recreational programs for older adults.
- Seniors' apartments are generally for seniors, 55 years and over, who are able to live independently. Most of the apartments listed below provide rent-geared-to-income units in addition to market rates.
- Groups of active seniors 55 years and older meet regularly for recreational activities, such as cards, potluck dinners, outings and entertainment. Legions often provide community services. Nominal membership fees may be charged and are used to offset ...
- Veterans Affairs Canada provides pensions for disability or death, economic support in the form of allowances, health care benefits and services to: members of the Canadian Forces and Merchant Navy veterans who served in the First World War, the ...
Women
Women
- Phone or online services offering immediate assistance to people experiencing violence rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power, or harmful norms. Gender-based violence can include sexual, physical, mental, and economic abuse inflicted in ...
- Advocacy and social action programs seek to influence legislation to benefit women or to achieve specific social or political goals. They also intercede on behalf of individuals and/or groups to ensure they receive the benefits and services to which ...
- Services or programs that prevent, mitigate, and respond to violence rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power, or harmful norms. Gender-based violence can include sexual, physical, mental, and economic abuse inflicted in public or in private. ...
- Crisis services providing temporary residence and supports for people escaping gender-based violence or abuse. Services provided may include counselling, community referrals, safety planning, and emergency transportation.
- Programs that help people to manage the demands and challenges they face so that they are able to participate in everyday life. Skills training is provided in such areas as employment and interview preparation, parenting, communication, goal setting, ...
- Ethnocultural groups offer social and practical supports for women of various cultures.
Youth
Youth
- Centres that provide immediate services to youth who face barriers to accessing care and support, such as food, clothing, showers, laundry and bus tokens, as well as peer support, support groups, social activities, and sometimes longer-term services ...
- Crisis services providing temporary residence and supports for youth experiencing homelessness.
- Unemployed or underemployed youth and young adults can get help through drop-in resource centres, job search assistance programs, and job-skills workshops. Employment counselling and career planning services provide information on the labour market, ...
- Helplines and websites providing health and social services information and referral services specializing in children and youth.
- Programs for young offenders include residential treatment, detention and custody facilities, physiological assessments, as well as services to help them re-integrate back into the community such as adult education, assertiveness training, anger ...
- Youth centres offer social and recreational activities, snacks, information and support, and in some cases counselling for teens.
- Groups and clubs offer social, educational, and recreational opportunities for youth. See also Ethnocultural Groups and Services .