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Ontario Children Services

@ChildrenON

An official account of the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Terms of use: https://nitter.cf/t.co/VmKnylvuCk. En français: @enfantsON

 Ontario, Canada
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Wondering about your child’s development? Learn about developmental milestones and find resources, programs and services to help support your child. Learn more: ontario.ca/EarlyChildhood
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🎥 Watch Minister Parsa and Associate Minister Williams mark #DressPurpleDay and highlight the importance of working together to ensure every child and youth in Ontario feels safe, supported and valued. Wear purple to show families that your community is #HereToHelp!
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Today, we wear purple to show children and youth they are seen, heard and supported.  Together, we can help build caring communities where every child and young person can feel safe, supported and valued. Learn more: oacas.org/publications-and-c…  #DressPurpleDay
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Looking for ways to talk with students about safety and healthy relationships? For Dress Purple Day on October 29, teachers can access classroom-friendly resources that explore personal boundaries, safety and healthy relationships.
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Learn more: oacas.org/publications-and-c… #DressPurpleDay
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Looking for ways to support your child’s early learning and growth?  Ontario has programs and resources that empower kids to grow, development and thrive:  ontario.ca/EarlyChildhood #OntarioKids
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During Canadian Down Syndrome Week, let’s celebrate inclusion, connection and the many ways people with Down syndrome contribute to our communities.  Learn more and find ways to get involved:  cdss.ca/canadian-down-syndro… #CanadianDownSyndromeWeek
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Good dental care should be part of every child’s healthy start. 🪥🦷 Ontario’s Healthy Smiles program provides free dental care, including check-ups and treatments for eligible children and youth 17 and under.  See if your child qualifies: ontario.ca/HealthySmiles
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Looking for a program or service for your family? 211 can help you find it.  Call 2-1-1 or search online to connect with local community and government services, including child and family supports. Learn more: 211.ca
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Hearing plays an important role in babies’ early learning and communication. Ontario’s Infant Hearing Program offers newborn hearing screening and hearing assessments.
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It also provides monitoring for children at risk of hearing loss, plus language development support for children who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Learn more: ontario.ca/InfantHearing
Infant Hearing Program

Infant Hearing Program

Learn about newborn hearing screening and what services and support are available if your baby has hearing loss. Find out how to prepare your baby for a hearing test.

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Foster families help children and youth feel safe, supported and cared for during times of change and uncertainty. During Foster Family Appreciation Week, we recognize the caregivers who welcome children and youth into their homes. #FosterFamilyWeek
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Applications close soon! Children’s service providers have limited time left to apply for workforce capacity fund grants. This funding helps service providers build their workforce and expand access to core clinical services for more children and youth on the autism spectrum.
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Apply by October 22: ontario.ca/page/ontario-auti…
Ontario Autism Program: workforce capacity fund

Ontario Autism Program: workforce capacity fund

Learn about the workforce capacity fund under the Ontario Autism Program.

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Parenting comes with plenty of questions, and support is available every step of the way.  Healthy Babies Healthy Children can help answer those questions by connecting families with support, information and local services. Learn more: ontario.ca/HealthyBabiesHeal…
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Pregnant or parenting and 25 or younger? You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Young Parent Services can connect you with free, confidential and voluntary supports for parenting, education, health, well-being and more.
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Learn more: ontario.ca/page/young-parent… #YoungParentServices  #YoungParents  #ParentingSupport  #OntarioFamilies  #ChildrenON
Young Parent Services

Young Parent Services

Learn about supports you can get while you are pregnant, after your baby is born, and as your child grows.

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We’re recruiting Youth Services Officers. In this role, you’ll work with youth in custody, support rehabilitation and help them develop skills for life in the community. Find out how to apply: ontario.ca/page/become-youth…
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Your baby’s hearing plays an important role in early communication and language development. Ontario’s Infant Hearing Program provides screening for all newborns and connects families with services if further assessment or support is needed.
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Learn more: ontario.ca/InfantHearing #InfantHearing  #NewbornHearing  #EarlyChildhood  #ChildDevelopment  #ChildrenON
Infant Hearing Program

Infant Hearing Program

Learn about newborn hearing screening and what services and support are available if your baby has hearing loss. Find out how to prepare your baby for a hearing test.

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