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March 8

Sibshop- April 9, 2016

Join us on Saturday April 9, 2016 for Sibshop! In partnership with YMCA, Z beside the Y, Kerry’s Place, Autism Services Waterloo Region and Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, Sibshop is a fun workshop for brothers and sisters of a sibling with a developmental disability to learn what their loved ones needs are. Light refreshments and snacks […]

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February 26

Grant Evaluation Season Has Arrived!

It is that time of year where we stop and think about all the cool stuff we have been up to! And it is often with heartfelt thanks to granting organisations, like the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Foundation, that these amazing opportunities are possible! These two particular […]

February 19

Developmental Services HR- Strategy Forum 2016

We were lucky to have one of our own, Jennifer Hanna, attend this year’s Developmental Services Human Resources Strategy Forum. Here’s her experience from the Developmental Services HR Forum: I attended the annual DSHR Strategy Forum in Feb 2016. A big thank you to all those involved and the committees that worked tirelessly in putting […]

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February 12

David Hingsburger- Courtney's experience at "The Ring of Safety"

I was fortunate to spend last Saturday morning with a group of amazing parents and support providers listening to an even more amazing speaker, Dave Hingsburger. For those not familiar with his work, Dave is a support provider/director/consultant/lecturer/author and – to this girl, at least – guru in the field of disability. One of his […]

December 10

#12DaysofGood – Tolerance

Merriam-Webster defines tolerance as “the capacity of the body to endure or become less responsive to a substance or a physiological insult especially with repeated use or exposure.” What are you tolerant of? I’ve stopped bristling when my husband delicately balances the fresh roll of toilet paper on top of the old one. It’s become […]

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November 24

Things to Do in December

“How did it get so late so soon?” ~Dr. Seuss Even with the shortened daylight hours, there are lots of ways to get outside! Check out all the free and low cost family skate options around the Region in December and beyond – click here to see a listing of all the available options! A […]

November 3

Things to Do – November

“The thinnest yellow light of November is more warming and exhilarating than any wine they tell of. The mite which November contributes becomes equal in value to the bounty of July.” – Henry David Thoreau What’s the biggest thing happening in Waterloo Region in November? Why, the 5th Annual Inclusion Celebration and Awards, of course! on November […]

November 3

Who are FamilyHome Providers?

They are a wonderful and diverse species! From our experience in the EAF FamilyHome program, there are no two that are alike. But they do have one common trait a heart that is big enough, warm enough and open enough to welcome someone to be a part of their lives and home. Let me tell […]

October 27

30 Ideas About Community

Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is talking “community” for the month of November! In today’s Vimeo short, EAFWR’s Community Connector Kim Sproul shares some thoughts on why community matters along with ideas on how to build and join community. Check out our previous Vimeo short, where Fertile Ground’s Angie shared with us her thoughts on what community means and […]

October 15

FamilyHome – Belonging: In Action

By: Terral McBay Today the word belonging has stepped into the spotlight. A few years ago, inclusion was the buzzword of the day, and rightly so as it was, and continues to be, a driving force helping to push boundaries, create opportunities and strive for dignity. Today however, belonging seems to be the focus of […]

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