Happy March Break!

We hope everyone has the most relaxing time, whether it's by taking a vacation, spending time with your family and children, or simply taking time for yourself!

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Joyeux congé d'hiver!

Nous espérons que tout le monde prend… le temps de relaxer, que ce soit en prenant des vacances, en passant du temps avec sa famille et ses enfants, ou simplement en prenant du temps pour soi-même.

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Celebrate Safe Sleep Week with us from March 10 to 14.

The theme for this year is ‘Safe sleep – Keep it simple. With so many baby products available in-store and online, it can be hard to know which ones to buy or borrow for your baby. When it comes to sleep, reduce the risks of …suffocation and overheating by keeping your baby's sleep environment simple.

As part of our safe services, we want to use every opportunity to promote best practices when it comes to children, youth and families.

We encourage you to share and read the full brochure on our website or Health Canada’s website.

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Célébrez la Semaine du sommeil sécuritaire avec nous du 10 au 14 mars.

Le thème de cette année est ‘Le sommeil sécuritaire – Simplifiez les choses’. Avec autant de produits pour bébé disponibles en magasin et en ligne, il peut être difficile de savoir lesquels acheter ou emprunter pour votre bébé. Quand il s’agit de sommeil, réduisez les risques d’étouffement et température trop élevée en maintenant la simplicité de l’environnement de sommeil de votre bébé.

Avec nos services sécuritaires, nous voulons utiliser toutes les opportunités pour promouvoir les meilleures pratiques lorsque cela concerne les enfants, jeunes et familles.

Nous vous encourageons à partager et lire la brochure sur notre site internet et celui de Santé Canada.

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Today, we are recognizing International Women’s Day!

This year’s theme is Strength in every story. It highlights the importance of amplifying the voices of all women, particularly those who continue to face barriers to success. Creating opportunities for women and girls unlocks their …potential and drives innovation, supports Canada’s economy, and helps ensure a sustainable future for all. Every woman’s story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of opportunity.

Today is also an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements. We continue to recognize women in our work communities and celebrate the diverse and talented women in our organization who commit themselves to supporting children youth and families from their various roles and responsibilities.

We invite you to celebrate and recognize International Women’s Day today and every day and by continuing to do the important work that you do.

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Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons la Journée internationale de la femme!

Le thème de cette année est La force de chaque histoire. Il souligne l’importance d’amplifier la voix de toutes les femmes, en particulier de celles qui continuent de se heurter à des obstacles sur la voie du succès. Créer des opportunités pour les femmes et les filles libère leur potentiel, stimule l’innovation, soutient l’économie canadienne et contribue à assurer un avenir durable pour tous. L’histoire de chaque femme témoigne de sa résilience, de sa détermination et du pouvoir des opportunités.

Aujourd’hui, c’est aussi l’occasion de célébrer les réalisations des femmes. Nous continuons de reconnaître les femmes dans nos communautés de travail et de célébrer les femmes diverses et talentueuses de notre organisation qui s'engagent à soutenir les enfants, les jeunes et les familles dans leurs divers rôles et responsabilités.

Nous vous invitons à célébrer et reconnaître la Journée internationale de la femme et en continuant à accomplir le travail important que vous accomplissez.

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Happy #SocialWorkWeek! We want to celebrate the importance of mental health and the work of our Social Workers.

Social workers are available, versatile, and help to create new and empowering pathways and opportunities for the people they support. They also highlight a growing and universal… problem – access to care. From providing direct mental health services, to helping people navigate complex systems and challenges, and connecting people with the right supports, social workers make a difference when it's needed most.

Join us in thanking them and recognizing their work! You can also visit https://www.oasw.org/ to find more resources. You can also visit our website to see available jobs : https://familyconnexions.ca/current-jobs/

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Joyeuse #SemaineduTravailSocial! Nous souhaitons célébrer l'importance de la santé mentale et du travail de nos travailleur(euse)s sociaux(ales).

Les travailleur(euse)s sociaux(ales) sont disponibles, polyvalent(e)s et contribuent à créer de nouvelles voies et opportunités responsabilisantes pour les personnes qu’ils/elles soutiennent. Ils/elles mettent également en lumière un problème croissant et universel : l’accès aux soins. Qu'il s'agisse de fournir des services directs de santé mentale, d'aider les gens à naviguer dans des systèmes et des défis complexes, et de mettre les gens en contact avec les soutiens appropriés, les travailleur(euse)s sociaux(ales) font la différence lorsque cela est le plus nécessaire.

Dites-leur merci avec nous et félicitez leur travail! Vous pouvez aussi visiter https://www.oasw.org/ pour trouver davantage de ressources. Visitez également notre site internet pour voir les postes disponibles : https://familyconnexions.ca/fr/carrieres/

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Black Mental Health Week 2025, led by the Confronting Anti-Black Racism (CABR) Unit and TAIBU Community Health Centre, is supported by Black Health Alliance (BHA), Strides Toronto, and a network of community partners hosting activities across the city.

This year’s theme, “Joy as …Resistance“, underscores the power of joy as an act of defiance against systemic oppression. Within Toronto’s Black communities, joy is more than a fleeting emotion—it is a profound expression of resilience, survival, and cultural strength.

Learn more at https://blackmentalhealthweek.ca/

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La Semaine de la santé mentale des Noirs 2025, dirigée par l'unité Confronting Anti-Black Racism (CABR) et le TAIBU Community Health Centre, est soutenue par la Black Health Alliance (BHA), Strides Toronto et un réseau de partenaires communautaires organisant des activités dans toute la ville.

Le thème de cette année, « La joie comme résistance », souligne le pouvoir de la joie en tant qu’acte de défi contre l’oppression systémique. Au sein des communautés noires de Toronto, la joie est plus qu’une émotion passagère : c’est une expression profonde de résilience, de survie et de force culturelle.

Apprenez-en davantage sur https://blackmentalhealthweek.ca/

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Ramadan Mubarak. Wishing everyone a Happy Ramadan!

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Ramadan Mubarak. Nous souhaitons à tout le monde un Joyeux Ramadan!

#ramadan #ramadanmonth #celebrate #celebration #tradition #community #ontario #families #communities #ramadan2025 #mubarak #ramadanmubarak… #simcoe #muskoka #family #children #youth #canada

Happy Pink Shirt Day!

Every day, kids and youth are impacted by bullying. It's time to lift each other up and stand against bullying in all its forms. Reach out if you or anyone you know is experiencing bullying or need support.

Continue to support vulnerable kids and show …them how we can all #LiftEachOtherUp! Visit https://www.pinkshirtday.ca/ for more info.

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Joyeuse Journée du chandail rose!

Tous les jours, des jeunes et enfants sont victimes d'intimidation. Il est temps de s'entraider contre l'intimidation dans toutes ses formes. Contactez-nous si vous ou quelqu'un que vous connaissez est victime d'intimidation ou a besoin de soutien.

Continuez à soutenir les enfants vulnérables et montrez-leur comment nous pouvons tous nous soutenir mutuellement! Visitez https://www.pinkshirtday.ca/ pour plus d’information.

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The child and youth mental health sector, including our agency, is asking the government of Ontario for a funding increase in Budget 2025 of $142 million over three years to help meet current needs and to address increasing demands for mental health services.

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… In 2022, 4 of the top 10 reasons why children and youth aged 5-17 were hospitalized were for mental health challenges. Community-based care can prevent these hospital visits and ensure kids get the support they need earlier.

In Northern Ontario, some kids wait up to 600 days—19 months—for mental health care. Severe staff shortages and service gaps are leaving families without the help they need.

The political and economic climate doesn’t just affect adults—kids feel it too. Economic stress impacts the whole family. In tough times, investing in mental health care is more important than ever.

Every chance to intervene early—starting at birth—can change a child’s entire future for the better. Investing in early mental health care saves lives, strengthens families, and builds stronger communities for decades to come.

Children and youth from equity-deserving communities face additional barriers—like racism, discrimination, and cultural stigma—that prevent access to care. Let’s ensure every child gets the support they deserve.

Investing in community-based mental health care prevents children and youth from needing more expensive hospital care. It’s not just a moral imperative—it’s an economic one.

Community child and youth mental health professionals earn 20-50% less than their counterparts in hospitals and education. Closing this gap strengthens our economy and ensures kids get the care they need.

In 2019, parents missing work to care for their children’s mental health cost Ontario $420 million annually.

Investing in timely, community-based care isn’t just right—it’s essential for our economy.

Investing in child and youth mental health today prevents costly emergency room visits and hospitalizations tomorrow. Let’s build a system that works for Ontario families.

Learn more at https://cmho.org/pre-budget-submission-2025/

This coming election, remember that now is the time to transform Ontario’s child welfare system.

Our agency, along with the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies and member agencies are calling on all leaders, political parties, and candidates to commit to:
– Strengthen …social infrastructure, so children, youth, and families have timely, equitable access to integrated wraparound services
– Remove barriers to care and fully fund wraparound supports for children and youth presenting with complex needs, including access to specialized supports, services, and treatment.
– Increase financial assistance for kin and alternate caregivers, including family-based foster caregivers, to help keep up with the cost-of-living and inflationary pressures.
– Modernize the outdated funding formula for child welfare, so it focuses on early intervention, prevention, and connections to kin, culture, and community and responds to regional needs.
– Support youth who are transitioning to independence by permanently funding the Ready, Set, Go program. Ensure youth in transition have robust resources close to home and in their community to address disparities in outcomes, such as reducing homelessness and unemployment.

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