Office phone: 416-595-9230 ext 328
Fax: 416-595-0242
E-mail: sophiaal@fsatoronto.com
Web site: www.fsatoronto.com/programs/guhd.html
Address:
355 Church St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1Z8
Location: (Intersection) Toronto Central (Church St-Gerrard St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale
(Ward 27)
Officers: Ana Vicente, Director, Developmental Services
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 Association of Toronto, 519 Church Street Community Centre, Harbourfront Community Centre, St Christopher House, University Settlement Recreation Centre, 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
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
Last complete update 2007-10-10
Last modification date 2008-03-31