East York East Toronto Family Resources Organization - Queen Street Administrative Office

Application

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Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Parents or caregivers of children birth-6 years, and pregnant women
School Readiness program for newcomer parents who have been residents of Canada for less than 5 years, and with children 5 years who are enrolled in kindergarten at program delivery site
Parent Connection Networks for parents who are new to Canada or the East York East Toronto neighbourhood

Fees

None

Contacts

Christine Narinesingh - Manager

Languages

English

Accessibility Note

Most program sites wheelchair accessible - call for details

Description of Services:

EarlyON Child and Family Centres

Three EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide opportunities for children and their caregivers; children play and learn while adults can receive support, advice and community resources;

With programming in parks, libraries, and community centres across Toronto, families are offered:

early learning and school-readiness activities
early identification services
nutritional programs

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Danforth Site - 3079 Danforth Avenue (located within Access Point on the Danforth) - contact: EarlyONDanforth@eyetfrp.ca or 647-335-4060
Cosburn Site - 904 Coxwell Avenue (located within St. Luke Anglican Church) - contact: EarlyONCosburn@eyetfrp.ca or 647-567-6731
Sackville Site - 80 Sackville Street (located within St. Paul Catholic School) - contact: EarlyONSackville@eyetfrp.ca or 647-289-0676

Newcomer Programs: School Readiness

Ready for School Connects (RfSC) provides newcomer children and their guardians with tools and resources to start school confidently for their first time and to have a smooth transition into kindergarten

during a two-week session newcomer parents gain insight and resources to feel confident and ready in September when sending their child to school through workshops that include topics such as "Understanding how the Canadian School System works and how to be a part of it - contact: SupervisorSRI@eyetfrp.ca

Parent Connection Networks

Community set discussion groups and workshops for newcomer women, to support and provide information and connections within their local communities, topics include:

civic engagement
dental and healthcare
child protection laws
employment
housing supports

Contact: pcn@eyetfrp.ca

Prenatal Programs

East York Healthy Beginnings for Healthy Babies program (EYHBHB) provides information, education, and welcoming support to expecting parents; weekly workshops where you can:

enjoy nutritious snacks
learn about prenatal health
receive breastfeeding support
discuss baby's health
access nutritional information and resources
schedule one-on-one appointments with a Public Health Nurse and Dietitian
meet other parents in your community

Located within Access Point on Danforth, 3079 Danforth Avenue

Contact: healthybeginnings@eyetfrp.ca or 647-335-4060

Supported through funding from the Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program of the Public Health Agency of Canada