Family Resource Centre

Virtual Programming at Creating Together

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Creating Together staff are committed to ensuring families are supported and having fun. Our doors may be closed, but our virtual programming is fully open!

Take a look below for a snapshot of our Virtual Programming offered on Facebook and Zoom, and download the pdf file here to access the embedded links to connect you directly to our facebook and zoom channels. Each week we explore a different theme, and there’s something special planned for you Monday through Friday so enjoy – and let us know if you need anything!

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Tanya’s Farewell Party

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Hello families! We hope you are enjoying these last weeks of summer.

We have a staffing announcement to make: our long-time Program Manager, Tanya Jean-Baptiste, is moving on from Creating Together to take on new opportunities. In the 15 years that Tanya has been a staff member at Creating Together, she has led countless circle times, supported hundreds of families and been a positive part of so many children’s early lives.

Please join us on Saturday 5th September between 10-10:30am for a Virtual Farewell Party for Tanya. Drop in via Zoom at any time between 10am and 10:30am to say goodbye to Tanya and wish her well. See our Event page for the link to join.

Please message us if you have trouble joining.

The link to join via Zoom is in our Event page.
Meeting ID: 711 6746 7261
Password: FAREWELL

Creating Community Programs, Together

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We need to hear from you!
PROGRAM FEEDBACK SURVEY

Creating Together began over 40 years ago thanks to parents in the Parkdale community working with agency workers to bring resources for children and their families. Even it’s name “Creating Together”, implies it’s origin – a community organization that was literally created, together.

For 40 years now, we have been responsive to the needs of our community, adjusting our programs and offerings based on what we hear from the people who use our services. Now with an incredible network of donors and community partners behind us, we are more ready than ever to support the Parkdale families we serve.

These are challenging times in the world, and we all need to work collaboratively and creatively, together, to create a community of wellness, support, and thriving.

It’s imperative that our planning processes continue to be informed by Parkdale parents and caregivers, so we are asking for your help in completing the following Program Feedback Survey so we can discuss the results at our AGM on August 8th.

Please take a moment to complete this survey, by August 7th 2020 at the latest, so we can continue to make our programming the very best that it could be!

PROGRAM FEEDBACK SURVEY

Community Resources

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Especially during this difficult time, we at EarlyON are here to support you! Toronto Public Health has come up with numerous resources and support lines for you and your families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Click final Community Resources_May5.pdf for a complete list of resources and hotlines or see the embedded document below.

The document is organized into the following resource categories:

  • Toronto Public Health (parenting, healthy baby, breastfeeding, etc.)
  • Telephone Crisis Lines (for assaulted women, shelter, suicide, kids help, telehealth, etc.)
  • Child Protection Agencies (various children’s aid agencies)
  • Medical Clinics (Just for Kids, Tele-medicine, etc.)
  • Mental Health or Other Supports (Skylark, Walk-In Clinics, BounceBack, etc.)
  • Legal Services and Information (Support related to COVID, as well as other services such as Legal Aid, etc.)
  • Financial Support and More (COVID-19 Economic Support and Recovery for individuals, businesses, etc.)

Early ON Resources for Families and Caregivers

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During this time when physically distancing from others is important, having a plan and activities ready for your child may help to make your day go a little easier.

Early ON Resources for Parents and Caregivers

This is why Early ON and the City of Toronto compiled an extensive resource for families and caregivers to foster child development while social distancing. Whether it’s physical play or quiet play, this guide is filled with helpful resources for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. Click the download button for the full document.

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The resource also has tips for how to speak to your children about Coronavirus, some useful telephone numbers and support links, and a plethora of helpful resources.

We hope you’ll find it helpful!

References

https://playandlearn.healthhq.ca
https://www.facebook.com/ladysmithwaterfrontgallery/
https://busytoddler.com/2020/03/pom-pom-tube-ramp/
https://hes-extraordinary.com/improve-emotional-regulation-just-7-minutes-perday?fbclid=IwAR08xB9WpvGwZc0MlS-5ww-HAKeLyw66wxjsOa97y6TiM9M88yUkjB_oZdo
https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/how-talk-your-child-about-coronavirus-covid-19

Creating Together Parkdale Family Resource Centre

Our mission is to support the healthy social, cognitive, emotional and physical development of children 0 to 6 years and their families. We welcome children aged 0 to 6 years and their families/ caregivers to relax and connect with each other and with the greater communities through our many programs.
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Upcoming Events

Sep
28
Mon
9:00 am Family Play-Time
Family Play-Time
Sep 28 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Join us every day for developmentally appropriate activities: explore our toys and costumes, book corner and storytimes, sand and water tables, and craft stations.
9:30 am Literacy Monday
Literacy Monday
Sep 28 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Read and sing along with parents/caregivers and a staff member. This program is designed for one-on-one or small group storytelling, featuring developmentally appropriate books and CDs. Children also have a choice to listen to a[...]

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Hours

MON 9:00am - 5:00pm
TUE 9:00am - 5:00pm
WED 9:00am - 5:00pm
THU 9:00am - 2:30pm
FRI 9:00am - 2:30pm
SAT 10am - 2:00pm (twice monthly)
SUN Closed

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1497 Queen St. West (at Sorauren Ave.) Phone: (416) 537-1004
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