We’re excited to announce that York Region's Information Fair has gone virtual!

CTN’s local team facilitators collaborated with public and private community agencies and vendors to bring information and resources to you around these five areas of interest:

• Recreation, Leisure and Camps
• Intervention and Skill Building Supports
• Future Planning
• Funding and Equipment
• Family-Centred Supports

Throughout this summer, we will be sharing a series of video interviews about how these organizations are implementing the F-Words for Child Development (fun, fitness, friends, family, function and future) into their programs and services as they work with children and youth with disabilities and developmental needs virtually.

What is Family Centred Service?

CanChild’s definition of Family-Centred Service (FCS) refers to “services made up of a set of values, attitudes, and approaches to services for children with special needs and their families. FCS recognizes that each family is unique; that the family is the constant in the child's life; and that they are the experts on the child's abilities and needs. The family works with service providers to make informed decisions about the services and supports the child and family receive. In family-centred service, the strengths and needs of all family members are considered.” This approach allows organizations, agencies and service providers to work collaboratively with families to implement strategies that will make the family’s life easier, address challenges and create the best outcome for their children’s health, development and wellbeing. The F-Words for Child Development help to identify the strengths and goals of both the client and family. To create your own family profile, click here.

We’ve interviewed community agencies and organizations that work specifically with families. As service providers, they always keep the family’s needs at the centre of their work. Check out the videos below to learn how your family could benefit from these services in the community:

Kerry’s Place Autism Services
Kerry’s Place is Canada’s largest service provider to families with children, adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Kerry’s Place provides evidence-based supports and services across the province of Ontario that enhance the quality of life of those with ASD. Kerry’s Place envisions a future where all persons on the autism spectrum are participating fully in their communities.  


York ASD Partnership
The York ASD Partnership is a dynamic community partnership that works toward system integration to enhance supports for people with ASD and their families in York Region. CTN is a proud member of this partnership. This group has developed and implemented strategic plans based on needs identified by community stakeholders in York Region to achieve this result. The purpose of this community collaboration is to improve the system of support for children, youth and adults with ASD and their families in York Region.  


SMILE Canada
SMILE Canada is a charity dedicated to supporting racialized children and youth with disabilities and their families. SMILE’s focus area is diverse Muslim communities including refugee and new immigrant families. Their vision is to ensure that all children and youth are smiling. Their plan of action  to achieve their vision is  to support families through various programs and services in a culturally responsive manner.  


For more information on family support and parenting tips, visit our Online Resource Centre.

 

2021-06-23