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Program: Children, Youth and Family Services  
Organization: West Neighbourhood House - Toronto - Ossington - Community Services
Phone Numbers: 416-532-4828
Fax: 416-532-8739
Email: tyheriahph@westnh.org
Website: www.westnh.org/children/
Address:
248 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON
M6J 3A2
Location: Cross street: Ossington Ave and Dundas St W
Accessibility: Partially Accessible    Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Partially Accessible - Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm


Family Drop In Programs
1033 King St W: Tue-Thu 9:30 -12:30 pm; Fri 1 pm-3 pm; Sat 9:30 am-12:30 pm
248 Ossington Ave: Tue-Fri 9 am-1 pm


After School Programs
Pope Francis Catholic School: Mon-Fri
Public Contacts: Tyheriah Philbert - Coordinator, Children, Youth, and Family Services
416-532-7586 ext 129
Service Description: Family Drop-In Programs
  • connect with other families, share experiences
  • access parenting support resources
  • participate in informative sessions or workshops aimed at supporting their children's development
Two locations in the downtown-Toronto west area:
1033 King St W
248 Ossington Ave
One-to-One Parent Support
  • connect families with a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) who can support families with information related to their child's development
Pope Francis Catholic School, 319 Ossington Ave
Holy Family Catholic School, 141 Close Ave
Dr. Rita Cox - Kina Minogok Public School, 100 Close Ave
Children and Youth Programs
  • After-School Program from September to June
  • Summer Day Camp from July to August - location may change based on the availability of the schools within our communities
  • March Break Day Camp
  • Youth Leadership Program from July to August for 8 weeks - location may change based on the availability of the schools within our communities

Fees: Family Drop-In Programs, day camps, and Youth Leadership Program


Children's Programs fees offered on a sliding scale, based on family income
Application: For information about programs:


Family Drop-In Program at 1033 King St. West - email Karla at karlade@westnh.org


Family Drop-In Program at 248 Ossington or to make an appointment for One-to-One Parent Support - email Sonia at soniaso@westnh.org


Children's Programs, email Mallory at malloryco@westnh.org


Youth Leadership Program, email Tyheriah at tyheriahph@westnh.org
Eligibility / Target Population: Family Drop-In Program - Children birth-6 years and their families or caregivers
Children's Program - Children 6-12 years
Youth Leadership Program - Youth 13-17 years
Languages: English
Area Served:
Toronto (Old Toronto)  
See Also: Before- and After-School Programs
Child Abuse, Well-Being, and Welfare
Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response
Parenting Education
Parenting Groups

This information was last completely updated on August 18, 2025

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