Mental health and addictions in Toronto, Ontario
Strides Toronto - Growing Healthy Together Parenting Program
Offered by The Etobicoke Children's Centre
In short
This program offers Family Home Visiting and Parenting Groups, and is designed for families with children birth to five years old who may be new to Canada, are living on a low income, or may be feeling alone or overwhelmed.
- Who it is for
- Children, Families, Newcomers and immigrants, Refugees, People on a low income; Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee, Family with children, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Money to get by, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Knowing where to go, Help in my language, Help with my mental health, Help raising my kids, People who get me, Help for my family, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice, Rest and recreation, A fresh start
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- #200, 1200 Markham Rd, Scarborough, ON M1H 2Y9
- How to reach
- (416) 321-5464 · ghtparentinghelp@stridestoronto.ca · Website
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About this service
This program offers Family Home Visiting and Parenting Groups, and is designed for families with children birth to five years old who may be new to Canada, are living on a low income, or may be feeling alone or overwhelmed. The goal of our program is to help mothers and fathers see their strengths, build strong relationships with the children, and find positive ways to raise healthy, happy children. This program is free and voluntary.
Family Home Visiting:
Supportive professional Family Home Visitors can meet regularly with parents in their home to provide information about infant and child development, healthy eating, safety, breastfeeding, toileting and community resources.
Parenting Groups:
Trained staff offer a variety of weekly parenting groups such as Infant Massage, Parent-Child Mother Goose, Nobodys Perfect Parenting Group, Building Connections, and Summer Fun. Groups are offered at different community locations across Scarborough.
How do I get in touch?
Call (416) 321-5464, email ghtparentinghelp@stridestoronto.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Toronto, Ontario.
#200, 1200 Markham Rd, Scarborough, ON M1H 2Y9
#200, 1200 Markham Rd, Scarborough, ON M1H 2Y9Toronto, Ontario
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