You're invited! Join us on Saturday, Nov. 8th to Celebrate CTN’s 20th Birthday. | | |
Children’s Treatment Network (CTN) turns 20 this year! Families are invited to celebrate with us on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Kaleidoscoppe Play Centre in Barrie.
You can expect an accessible and engaging space with adapted activities for all ages. Come and have some fun, connect with others and celebrate together! Learn more on our website and register to attend by Monday, Nov. 3rd.
| | Vous êtes invité! Rejoignez-nous le samedi 8 novembre pour célébrer le 20e anniversaire du RTE. | | |
Cette année, le Réseau de traitement des enfants (RTE) fête ses 20 ans! Les familles sont invitées à célébrer avec nous le samedi 8 novembre 2025 au Kaleidoscoppe Play Centre à Barrie.
Vous pouvez vous attendre à un espace accessible et engageant avec des activités adaptées pour tous les âges. Venez vous amuser, vous connecter avec les autres et célébrer ensemble!
Pour en savoir plus, visitez notre site Web et inscrivez-vous avant le lundi 3 novembre.
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| September Days of Significance | | |
| All About Respite: A Powerful New Video Supporting Unpaid Caregivers | A premiere event held on August 12, 2025, marked the launch of All About Respite, a new video resource created by CTN in partnership with Empower Simcoe to raise awareness about the importance of respite care for unpaid caregivers. Hear real stories from caregivers and discover tools, supports and why taking a break is essential to your well-being. | | |
| Mood Walks on Simcoe County Trails this October | |
CTN's Child and Family Wellness Program invites kids, youth and families to join our four-part Mood Walks series in Simcoe County! Join the virtual orientation on September 29th to learn about CTN’s Equipment Loan Program and then attend the walks throughout October.
- Walk One: Oct. 2nd at Oro Medonte Rail Trail
- Walk Two: Oct. 9th at Wye Marsh
- Walk Three: Oct. 16th at Trans-Canada Trail Cookstown
- Walk Four: Oct. 23rd at Tiffin Centre
Experience the mental and physical health benefits of being in nature together!
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| Online Self-Reg Parenting Course | |
The Shanker Self-Reg Parenting course offers parents and caregivers of current and former CTN clients a powerful opportunity to explore the underlying causes of behaviour, learning, motivation and social challenges in kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs.
This is a free, four-week course starting on October 7th from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
| | Free Upcoming Events and Webinars | | |
Sibshop Reunion at Funvilla in Barrie
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025
from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m.
This is for siblings who have attended a Sibshops program and want to reunite with old sibs and meet new sibs!
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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.
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Between Care and Connection Webinar
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025
from 12 to 1 p.m.
Join CTN and Josh Rinz for a webinar focused on strengthening personal connections.
| | | | 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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