Family Resources
Below are resources and information for families including online education resources, parent resources, activities for kids, and more.
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SickKids Foundation Community Conference Grants
The SickKids Foundation offers a Community Conference Grants program of up to $5,000 that supports events organized by or for families of children with health challenges. These health challenges include acute illness, chronic illness and disabilities. Application...
No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
Fall is in the air and so are freshly baked goods. With the autumn rolling in, this cheesecake is a great family-friendly recipe that features fall flavours, such as pumpkin spice. Kids may still need help with hand mixing, but this recipe is completely oven-free,...
Fall Craft Ideas for Kids
Family Living provides a list of 66 fall-themed crafts that are designed for kids. The list includes crafts for all ages that can be done at home with the required supplies. You can check out the online list to see details and photos of each fall craft....
Kelty Mental Health Back-to-School Resources
The Kelty Mental Health Centre assists families with accessing and navigating the mental health system in BC. For back to school, Kelty Mental Health is providing events, webinars, and blog posts intended for parents with children and youth returning to school. All...
Dealing with Depression DWD
Dealing with Depression (DWD) is a website that lists effective treatments and self help skills to deal with depression. This website and its examples are intended for teens with depressed mood, concerned adults who want to help a depressed teen and other teens who...
AFABC back to school resources
Adoptive Families Association of BC (AFABC) has provided a list of free back to school resources for parents of adoptive children. These resources include free webinars and navigating online education. Website: https://www.bcadoption.com/back-school-resources
Internet for Good from Telus
Telus is offering reduced-cost wifi internet for low-income families, students, and people with disabilities. The program offers internet connectivity for $9.95/month (plus applicable taxes) for 24 months with regular pricing thereafter (no contract required)....
Parent involvement in education
People for Education is a Canadian organization that believes in the power and promise of public education. They have a section on their website dedicated to parent involvement in education. There are topics regarding children of all ages. These include selecting high...
Children’s mental health tools for parents
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has released a set of free learning opportunity videos to help parents teach their children about mental health and well being. Video topics include helping children cope with worry, managing big emotions and art. Website:...