Teen Hangout Group
The Teen Hangout Group offers respite for caregivers, and meaningful recreational activities and skill building opportunities for ages 8-17.
Special Services at Home
Support for people under 18 with a developmental and/or physical disability, find out how Extend-A-Family Waterloo can help you with SSAH.
Community Development
Community development is at the heart of belonging and inclusion. We are involved in the community, helping to build caring relationships.
Teen Hangout Group
The Teen Hangout Group offers respite for caregivers, and meaningful recreational activities and skill building opportunities for ages 8-17.
Special Services at Home
Support for people under 18 with a developmental and/or physical disability, find out how Extend-A-Family Waterloo can help you with SSAH.
Community Development
Community development is at the heart of belonging and inclusion. We are involved in the community, helping to build caring relationships.
Open Space
Come join us for Open Space! Everyone is welcome and it is free to join.
Summer Program
Offering summertime daily activities that involve all participants, for a positive and fun experience. Weekly themes, over-night vacation and more.
Community Participation Day Supports
This program will help you work with your interests, goals, and dreams and to develop a plan with you to achieve them.
Supported Extended Experiences and Discoveries (SEEDs)
SEEDS is a supported recreational program designed for people aged 18 and older to use their Passport funding in order to explore Ontario.
Ontario Health atHome
Ontario Health atHome provides various health care supports and services to people of all ages in their homes and communities.
WALES Group
Led by group members, join the many people who have achieved their personal, career and community goals through WALES
Supported Independent Living
Support for adults aged 18 + who wish to live more independently, find out more about the Supported Independent Living Program (SIL).
Community Groups
Community Groups is about supporting members to participate in community, while encouraging the group to make connections to places and people.
Weekend Social Club
Get social and take part in recreational activities in the community at the Weekend Social Club!
FamilyHome
Families come in all shapes and sizes! FamilyHome is an opportunity for an adult with a disability to live with a family and to share life together.
Community Development
Community development is at the heart of belonging and inclusion. We are involved in the community, helping to build caring relationships.
Open Space
Come join us for Open Space! Everyone is welcome and it is free to join.
Summer Program
Offering summertime daily activities that involve all participants, for a positive and fun experience. Weekly themes, over-night vacation and more.
Passport
Your money, your choices! Passport Funding through Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region puts you and your wants, first!
WALES Group
Led by group members, join the many people who have achieved their personal, career and community goals through WALES
Community Groups
Community Groups is about supporting members to participate in community, while encouraging the group to make connections to places and people.
Weekend Social Club
Get social and take part in recreational activities in the community at the Weekend Social Club!
FamilyHome
Families come in all shapes and sizes! FamilyHome is an opportunity for an adult with a disability to live with a family and to share life together.
Community Development
Community development is at the heart of belonging and inclusion. We are involved in the community, helping to build caring relationships.
Open Space
Come join us for Open Space! Everyone is welcome and it is free to join.
Summer Program
Offering summertime daily activities that involve all participants, for a positive and fun experience. Weekly themes, over-night vacation and more.
News & Announcements
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Read our 2023-24 Annual Report
Our 2023-24 Annual Report is now available! Find out what we have been up to in the last year!
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Read our 2024-27 Strategic Plan
We’re pleased to share our 2024-27 Strategic Plan, the roadmap for Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region for the next three years. Thank you to everyone who shared their input, hopes and dreams with us!
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Ontario Developmental Services Need #5ToSurvive
#5ToSurvive is an initiative asking the provincial government to provide a 5% increase in funding for developmental services organizations. Find out how you can make your voice heard!
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Join us and many others who are fighting for affordable, accessible living spaces
Housing is a human right. Join us in advocating for affordable, accessible living spaces in Waterloo Region.
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Start with hello.
Inclusion doesn't have to be a big production. Find out how a simple hello nurtures inclusion at our Inclusion Workshop.
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Understanding Conflict & Communication
Learn about preferred conflict styles and practice communications that clear conflict in our Understanding Conflict & Communication workshop.
Events
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Why Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is Great
We’re passionate. We’re excited. We believe in inclusion and belonging for all, and that relationships and friendships occur naturally in community.
By offering supports and services tailored to your dreams and goals, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region puts you first.
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Thank you for supporting Angela and her swimming. She has qualified for the S14 classification and has been invited to the Olympic trials as an Olympic Para swimmer. I can't express how thankful I am for your support. Angela continues to work hard in and out of the pool. Your agency has given Angela the opportunity to follow her dreams...