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Programs and services

General Information

Fees:

Free

Eligibility:
  • Families with children under six who are either:
    • New to Canada,
    • single or young parents,
    • have a language barrier,
    • living on a low income,
    • or feeling isolated;
    • AND with a self-identified parenting struggle.
Referral:
  • Self referral by call
  • Professionals working with a family can call 416-321-5464 ext. 531 or email ghtparentinghelp@stridestoronto.ca to make a referral to the program
Service Duration:

For Family Home Visiting, approximately weekly, based on goals jointly set by family and Family Home Visitor.

Languages offered:
  • English
  • Farsi
  • Croatian/Bosnian
  • Interpretation in any language as required by a professional interpretation service
Hours:

Family Home Visiting: Monday to Friday 9AM – 5PM, with some evening hours as required.
Groups: Monday to Friday as scheduled, usually mornings.

Location:

Family Home Visiting: Family home or community locations as appropriate.
Groups: Community locations such as EarlyON Centres, United Way Hubs, Community Health Centres, as scheduled.

Contact:

Intake Worker, 416-321-5464 ext. 531 or email ghtparentinghelp@stridestoronto.ca

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  • Prenatal

Growing Healthy Together Parenting Program

May 19, 2020

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®, Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Group, Building Connections, and Summer Fun.  Groups are offered at different community locations across Scarborough.

Programs and services

General Information

Fees:

Free

Eligibility:
  • Families with children under six who are either:
    • New to Canada,
    • single or young parents,
    • have a language barrier,
    • living on a low income,
    • or feeling isolated;
    • AND with a self-identified parenting struggle.
Referral:
  • Self referral by call
  • Professionals working with a family can call 416-321-5464 ext. 531 or email ghtparentinghelp@stridestoronto.ca to make a referral to the program
Service Duration:

For Family Home Visiting, approximately weekly, based on goals jointly set by family and Family Home Visitor.

Languages offered:
  • English
  • Farsi
  • Croatian/Bosnian
  • Interpretation in any language as required by a professional interpretation service
Hours:

Family Home Visiting: Monday to Friday 9AM – 5PM, with some evening hours as required.
Groups: Monday to Friday as scheduled, usually mornings.

Location:

Family Home Visiting: Family home or community locations as appropriate.
Groups: Community locations such as EarlyON Centres, United Way Hubs, Community Health Centres, as scheduled.

Contact:

Intake Worker, 416-321-5464 ext. 531 or email ghtparentinghelp@stridestoronto.ca

  • Adults
  • Community
  • Groups
  • Parenting
  • Prenatal

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