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Organization:
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East York East Toronto Family Resources Organization - Queen Street Administrative Office - EYET Family Support Services
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Address:
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Administrative Office, 947 Queen St E
Toronto, ON
M4M 1J9
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Location:
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Cross street: Carlaw Ave and Queen St E
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Accessibility Notes:
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Most program sites wheelchair accessible - call for details
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Hours:
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Hours of operation vary - contact each program directly
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Service Description:
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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
Join online community on Facebook and/or Instagram- 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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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Area Served:
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Toronto (East York, Old Toronto)
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