| | August Days of Significance | | |
| Now Open: Fall 2025 ENVISAGE-Families Program Registration | CTN’s Child and Family Wellness Program is partnering with CanChild to offer the ENVISAGE-Families Program again this fall. This free, five-week online series is designed to support and empower CTN parents and caregivers of children aged zero to 10 with developmental needs or disabilities. The sessions focus on strength-based approaches to parenting, effective communication with service providers and building connections with other families. Secure your spot today! | | |
| Mood Walks in the York Regional Forest | |
CTN kids, youth and families are invited to join our final two Mood Walks of the summer on accessible York Region trails!
- August 14th at Hollidge Tract
- August 21st at Hall Tract
Experience the mental and physical health benefits of being in nature together!
| | Free Upcoming Events and Webinars | | |
After an Autism Diagnosis Webinar
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025
from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Learn about the autism community, receive resources and learn helpful strategies.
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Paint and Clay Art Class in Markham
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025
from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Kids and youth ages seven to 12 can enjoy a hands-on paint and clay art class at Creative Genius Academy.
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Baking Class for Kids Ages
8 to 12
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025
from 1 to 3 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on baking class at Longo's Richmond Hill Loft to make lemon loaf cakes, cookies and more!
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Parent and Child Cooking Class for Kids Ages 3 to 7
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025
from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Parents and kids can join us for a cooking class at the Longo's Richmond Hill Loft to make pancakes and yogurt cups!
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Rewilding Education Farm and Forest School
Monday, Sept. 15, 2025
from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Kids, youth and families are invited to experience the magic of nature and outdoor learning and play.
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All About Education Plans Webinar
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025
from 12 to 1 p.m.
Join CTN and YSSN for an informative webinar to help support your child’s educational journey.
| | | | 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. | | Mealtime Adventures Video | This Mealtime Adventures video looks at the sensory factors that impact feeding and provides strategies for individual experiences, sensory needs and preferences. It also shares ways to introduce new foods to a child using their curiosity and interest. 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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