Office phone: 416-595-9230 ext 328
Fax: 416-595-0242
E-mail: sophiaal@familyservicetoronto.org
Web site: www.familyservicetoronto.org/programs/guhd.html
Address: 355 Church St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1Z8


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Location: (Intersection) Toronto Central (Church St-Gerrard St E)
Hours: Vary by program and site
Area served: Davenport Rd-Lake Ontario; Victoria Park-Old Weston Rd/Lansdowne Ave, through 8 agencies
Languages of service: Chinese (Mandarin) ; English ; interpreters for other languages
Eligibility: Families and caregivers with children birth-6 years - also expecting parents
How to apply: Call member agency serving your area, or project coordinator
Fees: None
Physical access: Some locations accessible -- call for details
Service description:

• Community-based project promoting healthy development of young children living in downtown Toronto
• collaborative project of 8 agencies serving 8 neighbourhoods
• general health promotion strategies include networks and coalitions working for improved child health, community development and capacity building, efforts to influence public policy

• Specific programs vary by site, but include -- prenatal, postnatal and breastfeeding support programs
• family resource programs and drop ins
• day camp, school readiness, fitness, craft, music programs for children
• parenting (including fathering) programs and workshops (Nobody's Perfect, lesbian moms group, healthy child development, infant stimulation)
• parent relief
• community kitchens
• domestic violence awareness and prevention
• adult health promotion including fitness
• information and referral

• Ready for School Connects (www.rfsc.ca)
  • school readiness program for newcomer families
  • toolkit for service providers

• Partner agencies -- Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre, Dixon Hall, Family Service Toronto, 519 Church Street Community Centre, Harbourfront Community Centre, St Christopher House, University Settlement, WoodGreen Community Services (see separate entries)
• child care available for most programs and events
• not all programs offered at all sites

Organization type Non Profit


Last complete update 2010-12-13
Last modification date 2011-07-27

Subjects Breastfeeding; Children; Community development; Community kitchens; Coordinating organizations; Day camps; Family violence; Health education; Home visits; Immigrants; Infant stimulation; Lesbians; Men; Parent and child programs; Parenting support; Postnatal care; Prenatal care; Recreation; Refugees; School readiness
Record ID MET4285