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| CTN Launches Updated Online Resource Centre | CTN has launched an updated Online Resource Centre (ORC) making it easier for families to find tools and supports for kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs. Explore a wide range of resources from funding and therapy supports to community programs and school information. | | |
| Volunteer Board Director Opportunities Available | |
Do you have interest in or experience in governance? CTN is seeking individuals with strategic leadership experience in the areas of accounting/financial management (CPA designation), information technology, service quality and performance and/or leadership experience in children’s and community services, health, public or non-profit sectors.
We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse lived experiences. This includes family members/caregivers of individuals with disabilities/developmental needs. It also includes individuals with disabilities, individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, racialized individuals, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community and individuals from other equity-owed communities.
CTN’s Board plays a vital role in advancing CTN’s vision of a vibrant community where all kids, youth and families belong, supporting more than 39,000 kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in using their experience and leadership to help achieve our vision, we invite you to learn more. Application deadline: March 6, 2026.
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| Full Day SibShop in Barrie on April 24th! | Calling all siblings! Join us for CTN's Spring Sibshop in Barrie — a fun-filled day for siblings (ages 8–13) of kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs. Enjoy a day of activities and create new friendships with other amazing sibs. This full day event will take place on Friday, April 24, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Spaces are limited and priority goes to first-time participants. | | Upcoming Events and Webinars for Families | | CTN's Focus on Families- Virtual Caregiver Connect | |
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026
from 12 to 1 p.m.
Parents and caregivers are invited to join a one-hour virtual meet and greet to connect with others who understand the unique joys and challenges of caregiving.
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Family Snow Tubing Night
at Horseshoe Valley
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Monday, March 9, 2026
from 5 to 8 p.m.
Join CTN at Horseshoe Valley Ski Resort for a night of outdoor snow tubing fun with the family! We have the whole snow tubing area rented for CTN Families.
| | Making Peace with a New Diagnosis - Webinar | |
Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026
from 12 to 1 p.m.
Join CTN and Child and Family Therapist, Olivia Holden, to explore how to make peace with your child’s diagnosis and discuss next steps. All diagnoses are welcome.
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| Registration is open for our March Break Boredom Buster Events! | Avoid boredom this March Break and register for CTN’s March Break Boredom Buster events! Kids and youth ages 0 to 19 and their families are invited to take part in a variety of fun, free and inclusive activities. Families are welcome to register for all events across Simcoe County and York Region. Click the buttons below to learn more about each event and to register. | | |
Magic Show
in Orillia
Tuesday March 17th
from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Orillia Common Roof (169 Front St. S, Orillia ON L3V 4S8)
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March Break Bash and Sensory Swim in King City
Wednesday, March 18th
from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Zancor Centre (1600 15th Sideroad, King City, L7B 1A3)
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Spring Bash
in Barrie
Thursday, March 19th
from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Barrie Common Roof (165 Ferris Ln, Barrie, ON L4M 2Y1)
| | | | 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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