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| CTN's 2025-26 Annual Report: Supporting Families, Strengthening Communities | Our 2025–26 Annual Report is here! This year’s report celebrates how collaboration across the network is supporting families and strengthening communities. Discover the experiences of kids, youth and families and stories highlighting the power of connection and partnership in helping to create more inclusive, supportive communities. You can also watch our year-in-review video that showcases highlights of the past year! Together with our partners, we’re proud to support approximately 42,000 kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs and their families. We hope you check out the report and explore the stories of connection and collaboration. | | |
| New Video Series – Ready, Set, Go! Simple Speech Tips For Kids | Watch Ready, Set, Go! Simple Speech Tips for Kids, a new video series that provides families and caregivers with tips and strategies to develop their child’s communication skills. The videos feature Speech-Language Pathologists and Communication Disorders Assistants from across CTN’s service providers who aim to build an understanding of positive communication development, bust common myths and help kids feel more confident when they talk. The series includes 24 short videos for families and caregivers to support speech development and therapy readiness at home, with ideas on how to use these strategies in everyday routines. | | |
| Attend a Wellness in the Woods Event this Summer! | Research shows that being in nature significantly improves overall health and well-being. This summer, kids, youth and families can join us for accessible wellness walks in the woods! Each walk is about an hour with the option for families to stay after to connect and socialize with others. Come out to enjoy some time in nature as a family and meet others in the community! Families can contact CTN's Equipment Loan Program for accessible gear for their child during Wellness in the Woods or any time they are using trails. | | Upcoming Wellness in the Woods Events | | |
Simcoe County
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026
at 1 p.m.
Scanlon Creek Conservation Area
(2450 9 Line, Bradford, ON)
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York Region
Monday, July 20, 2026
at 10 a.m.
Hollidge Tract (16389 Highway
48, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON)
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| Let's Make Music! Register for a Music Therapy Group Series this Summer | Music therapy helps kids with their communication, motor, play and social skills. It can also support your child’s emotion regulation in an engaging and inclusive way. This August, kids can join CTN for a three-week music therapy group series! Move, play, sing and explore sounds with your child in a fun and interactive setting. The free series is led by our CTN Child and Family Wellness Program Coordinator and a Music Therapist. It will run Mondays in August at CTN's Oak Ridges site, starting on August 10th. Two age groups are available. | | Upcoming Events and Webinars this Summer | | |
Butter Making, Crafts and Gardening in Stouffville
Saturday, July 11, 2026
from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Discover the fun side of sustainability with some family-friendly activities at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum!
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OPP Museum Tour
in Orillia
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
at 1 p.m.
Join CTN for a private tour of the Ontario Provincial Police Museum and enjoy button making, a photo booth and view the police vehicles!
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Try-it Pickleball
in Barrie
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
from 5 to 7 p.m.
Kids and youth can meet others and enjoy an introduction to pickleball class in an inclusive environment as part of CTN's Summer Sport Series.
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Adapted Gymnastic in Newmarket
Saturday, July 18, 2026
from 10 to 11:45 a.m.
As part of CTN's Summer Sport Series, kids and youth ages four and up can try gymnastics in an inclusive setting and build agility, balance and coordination skills.
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Summer Bash
in Barrie
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Meet others, have summer fun and explore six different activity stations led by Georgian College Occupational/Physical Therapy Assistant students.
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After an Autism Diagnosis Webinar
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Parents and caregivers can learn more about the autism community, receive support strategies and access resources to help navigate what's next.
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Looking for more free activities this summer? Explore our full Summer Sport Series! From basketball to adapted gymnastics and baseball, there’s a sport for everyone. Families can register to attend any event in both regions. To view the York Region flyer, click here. To view the Simcoe County flyer, click here.
| | | | Our network calendar features events hosted by CTN, our partner organizations and other local community agencies that may be of interest to your family. New workshops, programs and events are added each week. Visit the calendar on our website for more events! | | Our Family Resource, Education and Support Hub (FRESH) Facebook Group is a dedicated platform for parents, caregivers and guardians of all kids and youth accessing services and support through CTN. It creates an online community where families can connect. Read more on our website. | | Our four-part Caring for the Caregiver video series provides caregivers with skills and strategies that can be used in their day-to-day lives. Videos can be watched at your own viewing pace, individually or as part of the series. Learn more and watch the videos on our website. | | This video explores the challenges unpaid caregivers face and the power of taking a break through respite care. Hear real stories from caregivers and discover tools, supports and why taking a break is essential to your well-being. Watch the video on our website. | | Connect is a monthly newsletter for families of kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs and the service providers who support them. If you want to share feedback, have story ideas or want to volunteer to write an article, please email info@ctnsy.ca. | |
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Better Together: A vibrant community where all kids, youth and families belong. | | Disclaimer: This information is provided for general purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Content may change without notice and we are not liable for any reliance on this information. While we strive to keep information current, we make no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, quality, timeliness, or suitability and assume no obligation to update the content. The views expressed are those of the Children’s Treatment Network and do not necessarily reflect those of the Province of Ontario. | | | | |
