January 24
The Independent Facilitation Matters – Family Coalition (IFM) and Partners for Planning (P4P) will hold a webcast on January 31 at 7 p.m. to explore the critical role that Independent Facilitation plays in the lives of thousands of adults with a developmental disability and families. Learn how you can take action to protect this precious resource for adults […]
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January 23
We’re pleased to share that the Autism Spectrum Connection website has a new look and feel! Autism Spectrum Connection is an online space for parents and families who have a child with autism. Visit www.autismspectrumconnection.com to stay up to date with the latest events and resources in Waterloo Region. Be sure to follow along on Twitter […]
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January 15
Autism Direct Funding is granted through a joint initiative between Developmental Services Resource Centre – Waterloo Region (DSRC) and Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR). Families may be eligible to receive up to $500 in funding (e.g. for summer camp fees, 1:1 support, respite or a skill development program). Applications are considered based on equitable criteria and funding is […]
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June 11
Community march invites Waterloo Region to celebrate dignity, inclusion and belonging FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KITCHENER, June 11, 2018 – Families and community members will gather for the 6th annual Count Me In! March on June 14, 2018. Organized by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region and part of the I Choose Dignity movement, the march aims to promote […]
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February 16
Exciting news from the Ministry of Community of Social Services, this past Tuesday. We’re thrilled for families to receive their much anticipated funding, a year ahead of schedule, offering the opportunity to access the services and supports families have been waiting for. Questions about Passport and your funding? Connect with Liz at lflewwelling@eafwr.on.ca —– 13,000 Adults […]
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July 18
A League Redefining “Inclusive”: Bringing inclusion back into the word inclusive When I hear the words “inclusive [insert group]” I typically expect a group designed specifically for individuals with some sort of disability. Separate. Apart from peers who don’t have a disability. How ironic is that? However, recently I re-connected with someone from a […]
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July 2
We hear the word respite and most of us think “a break”. But for those individuals who live with families in the community through our FamilyHome program, respite can be much more than just “a break”. For some it is just time away from home and a change of scenery. For others, it is a […]
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June 18
This winter, I was informed of a workshop that would be taking place at Family & Children’s Services, called Family Finding. My initial reaction was “SIGN ME UP!” This workshop was going to be all about recruitment and finding foster carers, which will be sooooo transferable to our work and our need for providers in […]
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June 4
The most important thing I learned from my time with FamilyHome: It Depends. This seems to be the most common answer to many questions because every situation is so vastly different. My experience being a student and working with the FamilyHome team has been wonderful in many different ways. But the thing that has made […]
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May 27
“Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” – Jane Howard By: Terral McBay If Best Kept Secrets stay secret, they lose their value because no one knows about them. One of the things we’ve found with […]
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