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.
Employable Skills Development Program
Employable Skills Development Program is for people aged 16+ looking for support with their job search.
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.
Employable Skills Development Program
Employable Skills Development Program is for people aged 16+ looking for support with their job search.
TIFS (Trying It On for Size) KW
Gain the skills to learn to live with independence in our TIFS (Trying It On For Size) KW Program.
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.
Apartment Respite
Apartment Respite is an opportunity to spend time away from home in a local apartment for those whose Passport funding is managed by EAFWR.
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!
Employable Skills Development Program
Employable Skills Development Program is for people aged 16+ looking for support with their job search.
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.
Library of Things
The Kitchener-Waterloo Library of Things (KWLOT) is a space for sharing items ranging from tools to camping and kitchen equipment.
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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June 2025 Days of Significance
In June, we invite you to join us in reflecting and celebrating Pride Month, Eid ul-Adha, National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day.
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Register today!
Registration is open for our NEW Leaders in Training program. People aged 14+ can grow their leadership skills at our Summer Program.
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Local Developmental Services Agencies Face Funding Shortfalls
We're calling on the provincial government to address the growing demand for essential programs and services, and long waitlists for developmental services supports in our community.
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Join us for Open Space!
Make new connections and meet old friends at our free Open Space groups, held across Waterloo Region! Open to all abilities, backgrounds and interests.
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Join our team
Do you have a passion for inclusion and belonging, and want to support the unique goals and desires of others? Join our team, and become an integral part of our community.
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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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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...