Happy Holidays from the CTN Team! | | |
As the year comes to an end, we are taking a moment to reflect and acknowledge the meaningful work we’ve accomplished together to support CTN’s vision of a vibrant community where all kids, youth and families belong. We are Better Together.
If you are looking for support over the holidays, check out these resources:
From the CTN team to you and your family, we wish you a joyful, safe and festive season.
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Support CTN's Family Fund this Holiday Season
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Support Children’s Treatment Network (CTN) Family Fund this holiday season. CTN Family Fund provides families with financial assistance that helps make services and supports more accessible for kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs, covering expenses like transportation to appointments, therapeutic or safety equipment, home modifications, specialized childcare, some medications and more. Every donation, big or small, makes a meaningful difference.
Considering donating today to help support kids, youth and families in your community access the supports they need. CTN is a registered charity and all donations of $10 or more will receive a tax receipt. Please consider sharing this information with your friends, family and community.
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| Less Stress, More Fun! A Caregivers Guide to the Holidays | The holidays can be joyful, but they can also feel overwhelming for caregivers. CTN's Community and Family Coordinators created a list of tips to help reduce holiday stress in the four areas of social media, money, family members and mealtimes. The article is designed to help caregivers reduce stress, foster connection and enjoy the season with confidence. | | Upcoming Events and Webinars for Families | | After an Autism Diagnosis Webinar | |
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026
from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Learn about the autism community, help develop support strategies, hear from CTN employees with lived experience and receive resources to navigate what’s next.
| | Weekly Winter Sibshop in Barrie | |
Every Thursday in February 2026 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Siblings (ages 8 to 13) of kids and youth with disabilities or developmental needs can have fun, make new friends and talk about what it’s like to have a sibling with a disability or developmental need.
| | Barrie Sibshop: Rock Climbing | |
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026
from 5 to 7 p.m.
This Sibshop is open to new and returning siblings to reunite with and meet new Sibs in a fun environment. This event will involve some fun rock climbing and sibling related discussions.
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| | | 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. | | All About Respite Resource | 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. | | 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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Better Together: A vibrant community where all kids, youth and families belong. |
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