Program Guide. Leeds and Grenville

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1 Leeds and Grenville Program Guide A listing of community programs for families with children of any age from infants to teens, as well as parent education that is happening throughout the communities of Leeds and Grenville. Fall 2015

2 This guide is a project of the Ontario Early Years Centre, a program of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. The information included in this guide is collected from many different agencies and all are free of charge, unless there is a fee mentioned. Each listing has information about times and locations, and most have a telephone number for further information. If you have a question about a particular listing, please call the contact number first. Inclusion of a group or program in this resource does not imply endorsement by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in this calendar, and we apologize for any errors. For more information please call ex Follow

3 PARENT EDUCATION Feeding Your Baby Solid Food Feeding your baby solid food is an exciting time that comes with many questions. Join this one hour workshop to learn about the signs that your baby is ready for solid food, which and how much food to start with, allergies and more. Don t miss this hands-on experience where you will also be preparing and tasting homemade baby food! Free. Sept. 24 (Thursday) 1:30-2:30 pm Brockville OEYC, 166 Pearl St. E. Oct. 26 (Monday) 1:30-2:30 pm OEYC, 33 Clothier St. Triple P Seminar Learn about the power of positive parenting and how to raise resilient, confident and competent children. Refreshments provided. Free. Oct (Tuesdays) 6:30-8:30 pm Grenville Mutual Bldg., 380 Colonnade Dr., Sept Oct. 8 (Thursdays) 6:00-8:00 pm Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit 458 Laurier Blvd., Brockville Register at: or contact Kathy Spratt at Infant CPR Parents are invited to attend a FREE session on basic Infant CPR facilitated by a Paramedic from Leeds & Grenville Paramedic Services. Please note that this is not a certified training. Nov. 2 (Monday) 1:30-3:00 pm Brockville OEYC, 166 Pearl St. E. Nov. 5 (Thursday) 1:30-3:00 pm OEYC, 33 Clothier St., Sanders St. entrance Children s Mental Health Staff Visit OEYC s: Children s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville will be visiting OEYC Play and Learn programs this fall to answer questions and provide information on a variety of child development and behavioural topics: TOPICS: September- Development and Social Skills October - Behavioural Management Strategies November - Effective Chart Building December - Temperament Gananoque OEYC, Tuesdays, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 15, 9:30-11:30 am Prescott OEYC, Wednesdays, Sept. 16 & Oct. 14, 9:30-11:30 am OEYC, Thursdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 12, 9:30-11:30 am Brockville OEYC, Fridays, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, 9:30-11:30 am Cardinal, Benson Public School, Fridays, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, 9:30-11:30 am For more info: call OEYC , ext

4 Kids Have Stress Too! A parent, caregiver and educator workshop designed to help parents better understand childhood stress and to help them teach their children ways to manage anxiety and stress. Free. Nov (Tuesdays) 6:30-8:00 pm Grenville Mutual Ins. Co., 380 Colonnade Dr., Breastfeeding Support Drop-In La Leche League Canada Mother-to-Mother breastfeeding information and support facilitated by an accredited Leader, plus lending library and refreshments. Babies and toddlers welcome! Free. Brockville & Area Sept. - Dec. (2 nd Wednesday of each month) 6:30-8:15 pm Brockville OEYC, 166 Pearl St. E. For more info: call Julie, North Grenville & Area Sept. - Dec. (4 th Thursday of each month) 1:30-3:00 pm OEYC, 33 Clothier St. (Sanders St. entrance) For more info: call Linda, Parent Education and Support Parent-Child interaction, baby-child check-ups and guest speakers. Free. For more info: call Country Roads Community Health Centre, Early Years Team, , ext. 246 Elgin Group Sept. Dec. (1 st Monday of the month) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Elgin Municipal Complex, 47 Main St. Portland Group Sept. Dec. (3 rd Monday of the month) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Country Roads Community Health Centre, 4319 Cove Rd. Delta Group: Sept. Dec. (2 nd and 4 th Wednesday of the month), (4 th is cooking) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Delta Baptist Church, 24 King St. Breast Feeding Buddies Breastfeeding support and infant check-ups. Guest speakers periodically. Free. For more info: call Country Roads Community Health Centre, Early Years Team, , ext. 246 Sept. - Dec. (4 th Monday of the month) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Country Roads Community Health Centre, 4319 Cove Rd. Good Food for a Healthy Baby A prenatal nutrition program. Come and relax with us and have fun! Free. For more info: call Joane Morin, , ext. 106 Sept Dec. 21 (Mondays) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Prescott OEYC, 490 Jessup St. (Hyde St. Entrance) Sept Dec. 21 (Mondays) 1:00-3:00 pm Brockville Wesleyan Church, 33 Central Ave. E. 4

5 Positive Parenting Café Come and explore solutions to normal, everyday parenting challenges! Free. BROCKVILLE OEYC, 166 Pearl St. E. Behaviour in School Sept. 15 (Tuesday) 6:30-8:00 pm Supporting Your Partner Oct. 6 (Tuesday) 6:30-8:00 pm Parenting Q & A Nov. 3 (Tuesday) 6:30-8:00 pm Coping with Stress Dec. 1 (Tuesday) 6:30-8:00 pm KEMPTVILLE, Grenville Mutual Ins. Co., 380 Colonnade Dr. Bedtime Routines Sept. 29 (Tuesday) 6:30-8:00 pm Behaviour in School Oct. 27 (Tuesday) 6:30-8:00 pm Going Shopping Nov. 24 (Tuesday) 6:30-8:00 pm Coping with Stress Dec. 8 (Tuesday) 6:30-8:00 pm GANANOQUE OEYC, 375 William St. S. Bedtime Routines Sept. 23 (Wednesday) 6:30-8:00 pm Whining Nov. 18 (Wednesday) 9:30-11:00 am Register online: or call: INFANT PROGRAMS Baby Rhyme Time For parents and their babies, birth to 12 months, focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together in a group setting. Free. Sept Oct. 30 (Fridays) 10:00-11:30 am OEYC, 33 Clothier St. (Sanders St. entrance) Oct. 8 - Nov. 26 (Thursdays) 1:30-3:00 pm Brockville OEYC, 166 Pearl St. E. Oct Dec. 7 (Mondays) 1:30-3:00 pm Gananoque OEYC, 375 William St. S. Sign Language With Baby Learn American Sign Language with your baby through songs, stories and activities. Birth - 12 months. No siblings. Bring a blanket. Free. Sept Oct. 5 (Mondays) 1:30-2:30 pm Brockville OEYC, 166 Pearl St. E. Twinkle Little Stars For babies born after Nov. 1, 2014 and their caregivers. Lots of rhyming, bouncing and singing. No siblings. Limit 15 babies. Free. visit Sept Nov. 16 (Mondays) 10:00-10:45 am Babytime A half hour of songs and rhymes to help your baby s pre-literacy skills followed by half an hour of tummy time for babies and socialization for babies and their parents. Free. For more info: call Sept Dec. 3 (Thursdays) 10:30-11:30 am Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Public Library, Spencerville Branch, 5 Henderson St. 5

6 Library Bookworms: Babies An interactive story time program for babies birth - 12 months, featuring books, rhymes and songs. Free. call , ext. 24 Oct. 7 - Nov. 25 (Wednesdays) 10:30-11:30 am BABYTALK Baby Talk is a drop-in group for mothers, fathers and their babies age birth to one year. Come and join this supportive and relaxed atmosphere. It is a chance to meet people, have your questions answered, and seek support around the care and feeding of your baby. Each week a different topic will be presented or information provided. Parents may drop in and access information on a variety of topics. Free. Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30 am Prescott Ontario Early Years Centre TR Leger School 490 Jessup St. (Hyde St. Entrance) Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00 pm Brockville Ontario Early Years Centre Commonwealth Public S chool 166 Pearl St. E. Wednesdays, 1:30-3:00 pm Ontario Early Years Centre (Sanders St. Entrance) 33 Clothier St. Thursdays, 1:30-3:00 pm Gananoque Ontario Early Years Centre 375 William St. S. For more info: call the Ontario Early Years Centre, x 2374 or the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, TODDLER PROGRAMS Rhythm & Rhyme Toddler Time Stories, songs and much, much more for children and their dads, moms, grandparents and caregivers. Ages months. Registration preferred. Free. call or seeleysbay@ltipl.net Sept Dec. 22 (Tuesdays) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Leeds and the Thousand Islands Public Library - Seeley s Bay Branch, 150 Main St. Library Bookworms: Tots Interactive story time program for children (13-30 months) featuring books, music, rhymes, and early literacy & numeracy activities. Free. call , ext. 24 Oct. 7 - Nov. 25 (Wednesdays) 9:30-10:00 am PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS Story Time at the Prescott Public Library For dads, moms, grandparents and caregivers with children birth to 6 years of age. Visit the Library for story time and activities. Share the joy of reading and spark your child s curiosity with books. Free. To register call Sept Oct. 23 and Nov Dec. 18 (Fridays) 10:00-11:30 am Prescott Public Library, 360 Dibble St. W. 6

7 Mini Mind Masters A fun, versatile, interactive program for parents/caregivers and children 3-6 years, that helps children build positive living skills which they can use anytime, anywhere for the rest of their lives. Free. Nov Dec. 7 (Mondays) 1:30-3:00 pm OEYC, 33 Clothier St. (Sanders St. entrance) Preschool Story Time Come in for an hour of stories, songs and crafts to help your child with pre-literacy skills and getting ready for kindergarten. Free. For more info: call Sept Dec. 3 (Thursdays) 2:00-3:00 pm Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Public Library, Cardinal Branch, 618 County Rd. 2 Library Bookworms: Tykes Interactive story time program for children (2-4 years) featuring books, music, rhymes, early literacy & numeracy activities and opportunities for cooperative play. Free. call , ext. 24 Oct. 6- Nov. 24 (Tuesdays) 10:00-11:00 am OR Oct. 8 - Nov. 26 (Thursdays) 10:00-11:00 am Getting Ready For Kindergarten Building on literacy skills for Kindergarten. For children born Jan. 1 - June 30, Parent/Caregiver must stay in library during the program. Limit 15 children. Free. visit Sept Nov. 24 (Tuesdays) 10:00-11:00 am Ontario Early Years Centre Play & Learn Schedule A program for dads, moms, grandparents, caregivers and their children birth to 6 years. Join us for art, playdough, learning and fun! Free. For more info: Brockville, Commonwealth Public School, 166 Pearl St. E. Mon - Fri., 9:00-11:30 am Wed., 1:30-3:00 pm Starts Sept. 12, Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 am, 31 Clothier St. (Sanders St. Entrance) Mon. - Thurs., 9:30-11:30 am Tues., 1:30-3:00 pm Prescott, TR Leger School, 490 Jessup St. (Hyde St. Entrance) Wed. & Thurs., 9:30-11:30 am Gananoque, 375 William St. S. Mon., Tues. & Thurs., 9:30-11:30 am Athens, new location: Pineview PS, Room 14, 8 George St., Athens Starts Sept. 16, Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am Cardinal, Benson Public School, 4005 James St. Starts Sept. 11, Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am Elgin, Public Library, 26 Halladay St. Starts Sept. 11, Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am 7

8 PROGRAMS (Adult with Child) Global Cardboard Challenge Children are invited to build or create anything they can dream up using cardboard, recycled materials, and imagination. Birth - 6 years, older siblings welcome. Free. Oct. 10 (Saturday) 9:30-11:00 am Brockville Public Library - Meeting Room, lower level, 23 Buell St. Family Fall Day Join us for outdoor fun fall activities at Limerick Forest. Bring a snack and dress for the weather. For children birth - 6 years with adult. Older siblings welcome. Free. For information: Oct. 30 (Friday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Limerick Forest Interpretive Centre 1175 Limerick Rd., Oxford Station Fire Station Tour Parents and caregivers, bring your children (birth - 6 years) to the fire station for an interactive tour. Free. Nov. 16 (Monday) 1:30-3:00 pm Gananoque Fire Station 340 Herbert St. Kinderwalk Join us for a walk on the Kinderwood trail to learn about our local wildlife. For parents, caregivers and their children birth - 6 years. Dress for the weather. Bring your camera. Free. Nov. 27 (Friday) 10:00-10:45 am Anniversary Park, Ferguson Forest, Entrance off Highway 43,. Please see map at pg Popcorn and PJ s Families and children birth - 6 years, visit us for story time at the library. Snacks and happy tales abound. Snack provided. Free. For more info: call or lisa@ltipl.net Sept. 8 - Dec. 22 (Tuesdays) 6:30-7:30 pm Leeds and the Thousand Islands Public Library, Lansdowne Branch, 1B Jessie St. Shake Rattle and Read Stories, songs and much, much more for children birth - 6 years and their dads, moms, grandparents and caregivers. Snack provided. Registration preferred. Free. call or lisa@ltipl.net Sept. 9 - Dec. 23 (Wednesdays) 9:30-11:00 am Leeds and the Thousand Islands Public Library, Lyndhurst Branch, 426 Lyndhurst Rd. Cardinal Playgroup A parent-run playgroup for parents, caregivers and their children birth to 6 years of age. Free. For more info: call Anna, Sept. - Dec. (Tuesdays) 9:00-11:30 am St. John s United Church, 2120 Dundas St. 8

9 Merrickville Cooperative Playgroup A parent-run playgroup for parents, caregivers and their children birth to 6 years of age. Small cost per visit. For more info: call Mareesa, Sept. - Dec. (Wednesdays) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Merrickville Community Centre, 106 Read St. Bedtime Story Hour Story hour for families with children birth - 12 years. Juice and cookies provided. Free. For more info: visit Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15 (Tuesdays) 6:30-7:30 pm Books with Babies and Toddlers Too For dads, moms, grandparents and caregivers with babies and toddlers. Visit the library for stories, songs and rhymes. Share the joy of reading and spark your child s curiosity with books. Snack provided. Free. call Sept Oct. 7 (Wednesdays) 10:00-11:00 am Gananoque Public Library, 100 Park St. Sarah s Circle Pre-school literacy drop-in program. Limit 20 children. Birth - 6 years. Free. For more info: visit Sept Dec. 15 (Mondays & Tuesdays) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday Fun Day Drop-in story time. One Friday a month will be in French. Limit 20 children. Birth - 6 years. Free. For more info: visit Sept Dec. 11 (Fridays) 10:00-11:00 am Family Movie Night We will be showing a family movie on the big screen. Bring your own snacks and join in the fun with your family and friends. Free. For more info: call or lisa@ltipl.net 4 th Wednesday of the month, Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 23 6:00-7:30 pm Leeds and the Thousand Islands Public Library, Lyndhurst Branch, 426 Lyndhurst Rd. Juice Jam An hour of music, songs, finger-plays and movement. Birth - 12 years. Free. For more info: visit Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 (Saturdays) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Trick or Treat at your Library Come in during library hours on Halloween morning for a craft and some treats. Free. For more info: call Oct. 31 (Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library, Cardinal Branch, 618 County Rd. 2 For more info: call Oct. 31 (Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library, Spencerville Branch, 5 Henderson St. 9

10 Christmas LEGO Contest and Christmas Open House Event Families with one or more children under the age of 16 work together to design and create a one-of-a-kind entry for the Gananoque Public Library LEGO Christmas village open to public voting. Discover winners at a holiday celebration. Families must fill out an entry form with a creation title. Creations may be built on a base no larger than 11 x 11 for library display. Submissions may be entered at Gananoque Public Library, 100 Park St. Free. LEGO prizes awarded. For more info: call Submission deadline: Nov. 28 (Saturday) Public Voting: Nov Dec. 11 Open House: Dec. 15 (Saturday), Winner announcement at 1:00 pm Gananoque Public Library, 100 Park St. SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS Make That! Drop in to our kids makerspace and explore your creative side. You can think of our makerspace as a Mini-Craftapalooza and LEGO Club swirled into one. We supply the materials, you provide the inspiration! Fun for all ages. Free. For more info call , ext. 24 Sept. - Dec. (Saturdays) 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Unravelled Love to knit or crochet? Want to learn? Bring your projects along and socialize with other yarn-happy people in a fun, relaxed environment. All ages. Drop-in. Free. For more info: call , ext. 24 Sept. - Dec. (Tuesdays) 3:30-5:00 pm Holiday Celebration Come celebrate the holidays with our community friends. Birth - 6 years. Can bring a peanut-free snack to share. Free. For more info: call OEYC , ext Dec. 4 (Friday) 9:30-11:30 am North Grenville Fire Station, 259 Cty. Rd. 44, Dec. 10 (Thursday) 9:00-11:30 am Brockville OEYC, 166 Pearl St. E. LEGO at the Library Come in and make your very own LEGO creations! Note: this program is not run by staff, so parent supervision is required. Free. For more info: call rd Saturday of the month, Sept. - Dec. 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library, Spencerville Branch, 5 Henderson St. For more info: call th Saturday of the month, Sept. - Nov. and 3 rd Saturday of Dec. 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library, Cardinal Branch, 618 County Rd. 2 10

11 Game On! Drop in and play awesome board games like Monopoly, Battleship and Twister; or test your skills with Just Dance, Rock Band and Mario Kart on the Wii. Ages 8-12 years. Free. For more info: call , ext. 24 Sept. - Dec. (Thursdays) 3:30-5:00 pm Maker Space Maker Space is a place to experiment, innovate and MAKE something out of your idea. We provide the space - you provide the imagination. Free. For more info: call or lisa@ltipl.net Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9 (Wednesdays) 6:30-7:30 pm Leeds and the Thousand Islands Public Library, Lyndhurst Branch, 426 Lyndhurst Rd. Sept Dec. 23 (Wednesdays) 6:30-7:30 pm Leeds and the Thousand Islands Public Library, Lansdowne Branch, 1B Jessie St. Kid s Club Join in the fun and games at the library every Thursday night. Free. For more info: call or seeleysbay@ltipl.net Sept Dec. 17 (Thursdays) 6:30-7:30 pm Leeds and the Thousand Islands Public Library, Seeley s Bay Branch, 150 Main St. For more info: call or escott@ltipl.net Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 26, Dec. 17 (Thursdays) 6:30-7:30 pm Leeds and the Thousand Islands Public Library, Escott Branch, 1365 County Rd. 2 Scary Story Contest Children ages 6-12 years develop writing and creativity skills by completing a scary story while having a chance to win a cash prize and a public reading of their story. 4 th annual community event in partnership with MyFM. Submissions entered from October 1-23 through teachers at local schools and to Gananoque Public Library. Free. Prizes to be awarded in two age categories. For more info: call Winners announced in schools on Friday, Oct. 30. Reading will take place at the library at 1:00 pm on Saturday, Oct. 31. Gananoque Public Library, 100 Park St. Reading Buddies Teens helping school-age children with literacy skills. Free. visit Oct. 1 - Nov. 19 (Thursdays) 3:30-5:00 pm TEEN PROGRAMS Teen Programs A variety of teen programming including Maker Space, Game-on and Book Clubs. Snacks provided. Free. For more info: visit Sept Dec. 18 (Fridays) 2:30-5:00 pm Maker Space Workshops for children ages 6 to 12 years, using STEAM education (science, technology, engineering, art and math). Free. visit Sept Dec. 7. (Mondays) 3:30-5:00 pm 11

12 Drop Everything! An open, inclusive, fun place for teens to hang out and connect with friends: watch movies, play Wii games, discuss anime, draw, listen to music or just be. Teen Drop-in, ages 13 + years. Free. For more info: call , ext. 24 Sept. - Dec. (Wednesdays) 2:30-4:30 pm PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS Read to Every Kid Every Day Make & Take Workshop Early Learning Professionals will learn strategies to foster early literacy skills and will make activities to use in their play-based environment. Free. call OEYC, , ext Oct. 7 (Wednesday) 6:30-8:30 pm Elizabethtown-Kitley Public Library 4103 County Rd. 29, Brockville (former Spring Valley Hall beside OPP Station) Oct. 8 (Thursday) 6:30-8:30 pm St. Edwards Catholic School 51 Bedford St., Westport Oct. 13 (Tuesday) 6:30-8:30 pm Gananoque OEYC, 375 William St., South Oct. 14 (Wednesday) 6:30-8:30 pm OTHER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS Ontario Early Years Centre A place for moms, dads, families, caregivers and their children from birth to age 6. Free. Raising children is hard work and we can help! In addition to drop-in programs, the OEYC also offers the following programs and services: Early Literacy Specialist Infant Hearing Screening Telephone Support for Parents Triple P - Positive Parenting Program Parent Workshops-Kids Have Stress Too! Infant Programs - Baby Rhyme Time, Sign Language with Baby, Books with Babies Toddler Programs - Art, Gross Motor, Music, Literacy Family Programs - Storytime Field Trips Book Lending Library Professional Development for Kindergarten teachers, ECE and other early learning professionals For more information about these programs or services, please call: x 2374 Follow 12

13 Licensed Child Care The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and the Ministry of Education strive to foster social and economic development in Ontario by investing in and supporting an affordable, accessible and accountable Child Care System which benefits children, their parents and caregivers, and the broader community. For more information on licensed child care programs: call , ext Child Care Fee Subsidy The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville manages and determines eligibility for child care fee subsidies for residents of Leeds and Grenville under the authority of the Day Nurseries Act. Subsidies are available for children ranging from birth to twelve years of age where the parent(s) is/are employed or enrolled in an educational or retraining program. Child care fee subsidy applies only to contracted licensed child care settings. To make an appointment: call , ext Infant and Child Development Program Developmental Program servicing birth to age 6 with concerns with your child s development. Parental referral. For more info: Developmental Services of Leeds & Grenville, Children s Services Child and Family Supports: Children and Family Community Counsellors offer a variety of clinical and support services for children with developmental/intellectual disabilities and their families in the Leeds and Grenville areas. Free. For information or to make a referral: call or First Year, First Visit Open to all residents of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark that have children 0-4 years of age. This allows the caregivers to discuss proper oral care for infants and young children to observe any signs of early childhood tooth decay at an early stage. Age Group: 0-4 years. For more info: call Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, Autism Ontario Autism is a developmental disorder affecting the brain s normal development of a person s social and communication skills. Diagnosis of autism usually occurs in early childhood. These services are located outside of Leeds & Grenville, but provide service to Leeds & Grenville. Kingston Chapter 361 Montreal St., Kingston For more info: call , ext. 502 Prenatal Classes In-Person Prenatal Classes are led by Public Health Nurses and run once per week for 4 weeks. Topics include having a healthy pregnancy, breastfeeding, preparing for labour and delivery and caring for your newborn and yourself. Online Prenatal Course covers the same topics as the in-person classes and is ideal for families who have scheduling conflicts, like to learn at their own pace, are on bed rest or just want a refresher. call Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, Fluoride Varnish Program The Oral Health Program of the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit considers the use of Fluoride Varnish to be a safe and effective part of a cavity prevention program. The goal of the program is to increase knowledge and decrease incidence of early childhood tooth decay. Age Group: 0-6 years (also available 7-17 years). For more info: call Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit,

14 Children in Need of Dental Treatment Program (CINOT) CINOT is a provincially and municipally funded program for children in need of dental treatment whose family does not have access to dental insurance. This program ensures that Ontario children in need of urgent dental care can receive immediate treatment. Age Group: 0-18 years. A dental screening needs to be completed by a Public Health Registered Dental Hygienist to confirm the child s urgent dental needs. For more info: call Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) A no-cost preventive dental program for eligible children to visit a licensed dental provider for cleaning, fillings, x-rays and more. Age Group: 0-18 years. All families that register for HSO must meet the following requirements: Residents of Ontario. They are members of a household with an Adjusted Family Net Income of $20,000 per year or below. No other access to any form of dental insurance. Treatment can be assessed at participating dental offices or a Public Health Dental Clinic. For more info: call Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, Triple P - Positive Parenting Program Locations: Throughout Leeds & Grenville Every parent needs information to help them on their parenting journey. The Triple P Positive Parenting Program can help. Topics range from sleep to toilet learning to homework completion to disobedience. Leeds and Grenville has a comprehensive Triple P parenting support system for all parents. For more info: call the Health Action Line at or visit Children s Mental Health Children s Mental Health provides services for children and their parents, with our Early Years team focusing upon the emotional, behavioural needs of children under six. We provide in home visits, early intervention if you are concerned about your child s mental health and we work with parents to prepare for kindergarten transitions and offer a range of Triple P individual and group learning activities. There are no charges for services as funding is provided by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Parents can call our Prompt Services at and ask for help. Healthy Babies, Healthy Children A Free program that provides home visits by public health nurses and home visitors to pregnant women and families with children who have not yet started school. Home visits help you learn about: Having a healthy pregnancy and birth Connecting with your child(ren) How children grow and develop as well as what you can do to help Being a parent Breastfeeding, food and healthy nutrition Taking care of yourself and your family Other services available to you and your child in your community There is no cost to you for the program and your participation is voluntary. For more info: call Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit,

15 Language Express Language Express is a preschool speechlanguage program in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Counties. A child should be referred If there are concerns about speech/language/hearing development. If the child s speech and language skills have not improved over the past six months. If the child often repeats sounds and/or words (stuttering). If the child s play or social interaction seems inappropriate. If the child has a diagnosis such as cleft lip/palate, hearing loss, PDD/Autism or developmental delay. If the child is not meeting one or more of the milestones for their age. For information or to make a referral: call Making Play Possible Making Play Possible endeavours to give all children and youth living in Leeds & Grenville the opportunity to engage in play regardless of the barriers which they face. These barriers may be financial, geographic or physical and/or mental health difficulties. Participation in recreation and social opportunities are important to a child s healthy development. Every child and youth within Leeds & Grenville deserves a chance to learn, grow and have fun by having access to these kinds of opportunities. Being involved in recreational experiences is important to helping kids be mentally and physically healthy. Children need to have fun, feel important, build skills, feel proud, have adult role models, be respected, hang out with other kids, be unique and feel involved. For more info: call Fun With Books Fun With Books is a children s literacy program which delivers free books every 2 nd month to preschoolers registered with the program. call Bernie Boesveld, or register on-line at Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada (Girls Inc.) offers group programs through schools and community spaces that encourage girls to be strong, smart and bold by providing them the opportunity to develop and achieve their full potential. Specific program focus areas include self-reliance, life skills, violence prevention, media literacy, economic literacy and leadership development. For more info call: Starr Langstaff (613) x 100 or visit admin@uppercanada.girls-inc.org 15