Five for Five
April 2024
Five of the Top Stories at Five Counties this month!
Meet Our New Client + Family Experience Lead
Meet Hayley
Five Counties is pleased to introduce Hayley Hodges, our new Client and Family Experience Lead.
 
Hayley’s new role at the Centre is to engage with clients and families, ensuring their input and experiences are taken into account. By doing so, Five Counties wants families to feel more empowered and involved in their child’s treatment journey.
 
Hayley brings a wealth of experience as a community-abilities advocate. She is also a one-time client of Five Counties. As she prepares to engage more with our families, we invite you to meet Hayley by watching this short video.
Why Parents/Caregivers are Key Partners
in a Child's Treatment Journey
Meet the Sparrow family
While Five Counties staff work diligently to support children and youth on their treatment journey, parents/caregivers also play a vital role. Ollie’s story is a case in point.
 
The pre-schooler’s success in being able to speak was forged in treatment sessions at Five Counties, but just as importantly in the support Ollie received at home from his parents. By asking questions during treatment sessions, and utilizing the resources and strategies provided by Five Counties, Ollie’s parents – Stephen and Victoria (pictured here with Ollie) -- were able to support his language development in everyday activities at home.
 
“It was hard at times,” Stephen admits, “but we look back and it’s such a special memory to us that we got to invest in Ollie in a way that was so important to him.”
Your Input Matters: Thanks for Giving It!
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Five Counties wants to thank everyone who took time in March to complete our latest Client and Family Experience Survey. We had dozens of responses which surpassed the results from our last client/family survey in 2022.
 
This input is very important and currently being reviewed. Our aim is to use the results to help determine what we do well, what we can do better, and how we improve our overall services and supports for kids, youth and families. A summary of the survey results will be shared in an upcoming newsletter and on the Five Counties website.
 
Congratulations to the three winners (Julia, Tash and Carrie Ann) of the three $25 grocery gift cards offered as a giveaway for completing the survey.
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Last Call to Apply for EKO Scholarships
Are you a student who received services at Five Counties or another children’s treatment centre in Ontario? If so and you plan to pursue post-secondary studies this fall, there is an enhanced scholarship program available to help.

Empowered Kids Ontario (EKO) is now offering eight scholarships (worth $3,000 each) to help students achieve their personal and professional goals. Click here to apply, but don't miss out as application deadline is April 30, 2024!
You've Got Mail! Watch for a Letter from Us
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Keep an eye out for a letter from us that will be hitting your mailboxes this spring!

Didn’t get a letter? There are still lots of ways to donate to help our kids build their abilities for life! Your donation will support us in providing life-changing treatment and support for children, youth and families in our community.  

Here's how to help!
Spring into Action by Saving These Dates!
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As the weather gets warmer, Five Counties has many fun events planned for this spring that you won’t want to miss. Learn more about what's happening: 

Charity Bowling Event 
April 20| 4pm | Lakeview Bowl (109 George Street N., Peterborough)   
Come out for a few games of bowling in support of Five Counties, Hospice
Peterborough and Big Brothers Bigs Sisters Peterborough. The cost is $45 for
adults and $20 for kids. Click here to let them know you are coming.  

Spring Beach Bash with Mid Life Crisis  
May 10| 8 PM | Personal Touch Banquet Hall (1135 Lansdowne St. W., Suite 200), Ptbo   
Come out to the bash of the spring and enjoy the music of Mid Life Crisis band, all in support of Five Counties Kids. Tickets are $25 and are available at Pro-tect Lock & Safe and Personal Touch Banquet Hall. Learn more here.   

Peterborough New Horizons Bands (PNHB): ‘The Child in All of Us’ Concert   
May 31| 7 PM | Calvary Pentecostal Church (1421 Lansdowne St. W.), Peterborough   
Come out for PNHB spring concert, “The Child in All of Us”, which includes performances from all 5 concert bands in support of Five Counties. Tickets are $15 (children 10 and under are free) and can be purchased from band members or at the door. Learn more here.   

McHappy® Day   
May 8 | All Day | Port Hope and Cobourg McDonald’s® Locations   
Join us at Cobourg and Port Hope McDonald’s® locations on May 8 to support Five Counties’ kids and Ronald McDonald House.   

Backyard Summer Social   
June 22 | 1pm- 4pm| Five Counties Children's Centre (872 Dutton Rd), Peterborough   
Join us for the third annual Backyard Summer Social. Enjoy a fun afternoon of live music, delicious food and treats, drinks, games, prizes and so much more. Tickets are $125 in support of Five Counties, so get yours today! Each ticket includes a $75 charitable tax receipt.
For more information about our programs, services or fundraising please contact us
at 1-888-779-9916, ext. 300 or development@fivecounties.on.ca.
For Centre related updates, we encourage you to check Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, and our website for resources and information.
Five Counties values your ongoing support in ensuring our Centre can provide the best care possible for children and their families. We are making investments in equipment and resources to ensure we can provide the same professional, prompt and caring services we always have.
You can send us an email through info@fivecounties.on.ca or give us a call and we will connect you with someone who can answer your questions.

Peterborough City and County - 705-748-2337
Northumberland County - 905-377-0192
City of Kawartha Lakes - 705-324-9320
All Areas Toll-Free: 1-888-779-9916
Charitable Business Number #12397 6342 RR0001
FIVE COUNTIES CHILDREN'S CENTRE | www.fivecounties.on.ca