BABIES PLAY + LEARN @ 666 Eglinton Ave. West
Toronto ON M5N 1C3 (416) 782-1105/1106, FAX: (416) 782-5268

Manager: Karen Ward
Director: Helen Healy core@bloorviewmacmillan.on.ca
Sponsoring Agency: Bloorview MacMillan Rehabilitation Centre.

An integrated program providing programs for children under two years of age. This is a parent and child group held once per week for any one child. The team consists of Resource Teachers, Early Childhood Educators, a physio/occupational therapist, speech/language pathologist, and a creative music specialist.

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Canada Benefits

www.canadabenefits.gc.ca/

A portal maintained by the government of Canada on the range of government benefit programs, services and supports available across the country. Information is available for parents, children, newcomers, senior citizens, veterans, Aboriginal citizens, people in need of social assistance; also includes information on disability issues.

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Canadian Association for Community Living

www.cacl.ca

A national charitable association dedicated to promoting the participation of people with intellectual disabilities in all aspects of community life.

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Caring for Kids

www.caringforkids.cps.ca/index.htm

Website developed by Canadian pediatricians that provides information about issues pertaining to pregnancy and children's health such as: prenatal care, immunization, healthy eating, behaviour and development. The website can also help you find a medical doctor in your area.

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Children's Aid Society of Toronto 416.924.4646

www.casmt.on.ca/

Every person has a duty to report suspected abuse or neglect of any child. The Children's Aid Society protects children from abuse and neglect, help parents build healthy families and provide a safe, nurturing place for children and young adults to grow up and realize their dreams. If you have concerns about a child, call the number above right away.

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Children's Mental Health Ontario @ 40 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 309 TO, M4T 1M9
phone (416)-921-2109 toll free 1-888-234-7054 fax (416)-921-7600

www.kidsmentalhealth.ca/

Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) works to improve the mental health and well-being of children, youth and their families.

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Family Pride Canada c/o UWO Pride Library
University College, Rm. 355, UWO, London, ON N6A 5B8

http://familypride.uwo.ca/contact.html

Welcome to Family Pride Canada, a national online resource centre for

• queer parents - lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans;
• prospective queer parents – coming out, just out, long out, far out;
• our partners – same-sex, married, common-law, ex-;
• our children – adopted, biological, non-biological, fostered, step-, grand-;
• our families – nuclear, chosen, blended, extended;
• our allies – at home, at school, at work, at large;
• other families with LGBT members - rural, urban, functional, dysfunctional.

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George Hull Centre for Children and Families, 600 The East Mall, Third Floor Toronto, ON M9B 4B1 Telephone: 416-622-8833 Fax: 416-622-7068

www.georgehullcentre.on.ca/

The George Hull Centre is an accredited children’s mental health centre serving children and youth, from birth to age 18, and their families for FREE. A mental health professional will meet with you, your child and other family members to begin to understand your situation and to plan an appropriate course of action with you. You begin by calling the Intake Office at 622-8833, extension 258.

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Homes for Kids 1.877.567.KIDS

www.homesforkids.com/

Homes for Kids is a joint Children's Aid Society Program committed to the recruitment of caring and supportive foster families for children and youth in need.

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INFANT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES @ 666 Eglinton Ave West Toronto ON M5N 1C3
(416) 782-1105/1106, FAX: (416) 782-5268

Manager: Karen Ward
Director: Helen Healy core@bloorviewmacmillan.on.ca

Children with special needs may be offered an additional visit in the home to provide the family with suggestions of activities to try, in that setting, to enhance their child’s development. A team consisting of Early Childhood Educators, a physio/occupational therapist will provide in-home support to enhance the growth and development of infants and young children with special needs between the ages of four months to five years of age.

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Justice for Children and Youth - Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth, and the Law 415 Yonge Street, Ste 1203 Toronto, ON M5B 2E7
Tel: 416-920-1633  Fax: 416-920-5855
Ontario Toll Free: 1-866-999-JFCY (5329)

www.jfcy.org/

Justice for Children and Youth provides legal representation to low-income children and youth in Toronto and vicinity.  We are a non-profit legal aid clinic that specializes in protecting the rights of those facing conflicts with the legal system, education, social service or mental health systems. We give summary legal advice, information and assistance to young people, parents (in education matters), professionals and community groups across Ontario.

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Legal Aid Ontario

www.legalaid.on.ca/en/

Legal Aid is available to low income individuals and disadvantaged communities for a variety of legal problems, including criminal matters, family disputes, immigration and refugee hearings and poverty law issues such as landlord/tenant disputes, disability support and family benefits payments. Check the website to find the Legal Aid Ontario Specialty Clinic nearest you.

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Native Child and Family Services of Toronto 416.969.8510

www.nativechild.org/

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto strives to provide for a life of quality, well being, caring and healing for our children and families in the Toronto Native Community. It is Ontario's only full service off-reserve child welfare related initiative under the direct control and management of the Native community. Support services include Family Services, Youth Outreach + Support Youth Programs, New Dawn Treatment Program, and other Support Systems.

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ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS' COMMISSION ON YOUR RIGHTS AS A PREGNANT WOMAN and as a NURSING MOTHER 416.326.9511

www.ohrc.on.ca/english/guides/pregnancy-breastfeeding.shtml

In Ontario, women are legally protected from discrimination and harassment because of sex. This protection includes pregnancy and breastfeeding. Read about your rights and the laws that protect you.

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Toronto East General Hospital - Prenatal & Post-Partum Classes 825 Coxwell Avenue Toronto, ON ( Reception Desk located on J7) (416) 469-6130 epc@tegh.on.ca

PRENATAL CLASSES will prepare you for your birth experience. Learn what you might expect during your pregnancy, birth, and early weeks with your baby. Take a hospital tour, watch videos, practice comfort measures such as breathing and massage, share concerns with other expectant parents. Our prenatal classes also include a Monday evening Breastfeeding Class and five post-natal classes.

POST-NATAL CLASSES cover a variety of topics including: adjustment to parenthood, staying fit, coping with fatigue and isolation, going back to work, daycare, weaning, child development and more. As well, these classes provide an opportunity to meet other mothers and babies, to share experiences and provide support for the new mother. Everyone is welcome whether you will be delivering at TEGH or not.

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The 519 @ 519 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2C9, Phone: 416·392·68749

www.the519.org/

Committed to diversity + dedicated to community, The 519 has over 300 groups using meeting space, providing community services and offering self help programmes. The 519 is a meeting place and focus for its vital and varied downtown community. We are open to everyone, with a special focus on LGBT programming. As a community centre, we serve the neighbourhood around us. Because we are in the heart of the Church-Wellesley Village, this has a large impact on our programming.

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