January 2017 | Newsletter
 




C o n n e ct:  News, Stories, Events and Resources Relevant to You

We are proud to share Connect - a monthly newsletter for families of kids with special needs and the service providers who support them. If you have feedback on the newsletter, story ideas or want to volunteer to write an article please contact info@ctnsy.ca.
NEWS

Introducing the CTN Family Guide 
This new guide outlines our services, and how the network and partners work together with families. Click to read this Guide in English ( click here for French).


Save the Date for the Simcoe County Youth Information Fair 
CTN is hosting a Simcoe Youth Information Fair on April 28, 2018 at the Holly Community Centre in Barrie.  Some of the topics for this are transition to adulthood, readiness for independence and community participation.  We want to include topics of interest for the youth of Simcoe County  - so we need their voice.  Please complete this brief survey with your youth, by January 19th.


News About Ontario Early Years Centres
Beginning in January 2018, Ontario's children and families will have access to enhanced programs and services through EarlyON Child and Family Centres. The new EarlyON centres will transform Ontario's four child and family programs (including the Ontario Early Years Centres) by integrating them into one common system that offers a consistent set of core services across the province, as well as others tailored to local needs.
STORIES

OUTDOOR AND INDOOR WINTER FUN FOR FAMILIES
Indoor snow days, adapting winter sports and enjoying community activities are just a few ways your family can have fun this winter.
EVENTS
This events calendar features events hosted by CTN, our partner organizations and other local organizations that we thought may be of interest to your family. New events are added to our network calendar each week! Check out the upcoming dates for family fun, inclusive recreation programs, camp and parent workshops, and coffee chats.

If you're interested in having your event posted on our calendar, please complete this  online form .


 TOP RESOURCES
Funding, Finance and Planning 
All About School and Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
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  Diagnosis Information
 Youth and Transition to Adulthood
Camps and Recreation
 
Autism Resources


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This newsletter is not intended as advice to meet the specific needs of an individual, as individual situations will differ. Newsletter readers should not act or rely on newsletter information without seeking specific advice on matters of concern. We will not purposefully present inaccurate information in this newsletter, however information is supplied "as is" and may contain errors. We do not guarantee or warrant the quality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, appropriateness or suitability of the newsletter content. Reliance on any information appearing on the newsletter is at your own risk. We expressly disclaim all warranties, representations and conditions regarding use of this newsletter and its content.