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Family Futures
“I find that my parenting skills have grown, and I have learned to be more relaxed instead of shouting. Because of this m stress level has gone down so much.”
Family Futures programs are specifically for Peel CAS clients. We offer virtual programs through Zoom with an in-person events for families. In-person events are held in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Peel and Bridgeway EarlyOn Centres.
Our goal is to share and promote strategies/skills with our clients to help them better cope with their parenting challenges, create a supportive home environment, and help parents minimize the risk of their children becoming involved in high risk activities We strive to:
* Improve children and youth confidence and resilience
*Increase parent confidence
* Increase support systems for families
* Decrease conflict at home
*Help parents minimize the risk of their children becoming involved in high-risk activities
2024-2025 Family Futures Programs
Please click on each of the programs below for more details.
Program Type: 8-week virtual program
When: Thursday evenings May 2 – June 20, 2024, 6:15 pm – 8 pm
Topics include communication skills for interacting with children and the other parent when emotions are difficult to control; problem solving techniques to help navigate through difficult circumstances; and strategies to help co-parent when you don’t agree.
Program Type: 8-week virtual program
When: Wednesday evenings July 3 – August 21, 2024; 6:15 – 8 pm
This program combines the eLearning course ‘Why So Angry?’ with follow-up live discussions every week. Topics include understanding anger; techniques to deal with angry situations in the moment and then longer term; and how to discipline rather than react.
Program Type: 8-week virtual program + 2 In-person Events
When:
Fall Program: Tuesday evenings., September 10 – October 29, 2024, 6:15 – 8 pm
Winter Program: Thursday evenings, January 23 – March 20, 2025, 6:15 – 8:00 pm *Excludes March Break.
Parent topics include parenting styles; why children misbehave; encouragement; effective communication; age-appropriate discipline.
This program is appropriate for parenting children of all ages.
*In-person events run in partnership with Bridgeway Family Centre and the Boys & Girls Club of Peel.
Program Type: 15-week virtual program + 1 In-person Event
When: Wednesday evenings, 6:15 pm – 8 pm
October 30, 2024, to February 26, 2025
*Excludes Christmas/winter break.
This is an extended program for parents going through a separation or divorce. Topics include breaking the news to your child; understanding your child’s personality to help best support them; strategies to help your child transition between two homes; and how to keep parental conflicts away from your child.
Program Type: 14-week in-person program on Monday evenings
When: Part 1 – Monday, October 21 to December 2, 2024, 6 to 8 pm
Part 2 – Monday, January 13 March 3, 2025, 6 to 8 pm
A family program for youth ages 7+ and their parents/caregivers. Topics include communication skills for difficult conversations; building self-esteem through encouragement; handling/supporting children to navigate peer pressure; online/home safety; problem solving skills; and anger management techniques.
Includes a light meal. Transportation assistance is available.
*In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club
“We get along better, less yelling, we make more decisions together.”
For Foster Families and Support Workers
eLearning Modules
The following eLearning programs are available for both foster caregivers and support workers by referral. Please ask your worker or Team Lead about these.
*Please note that for the best online experience, we highly recommend that you use Chrome as your browser while completing the modules.
Click the link below.