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Adult Sibling Support Group

Extend-A-Family is hosting an Adult Sibling Support Group for people 18 and older who want to get together with other adults who have a sibling with special needs.

Come together to connect, share, explore, support each other, and meet new people.

Where: Zoom or in person
When: Thursday Evenings, one evening a month
Time: 6-7:30 pm
2025 Dates: September 18, October 16, November 13, December 11 
2026 Dates: January 15, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 7, June 4

For more information, please contact:
Jessica Janes, Extend-A-Family
jj@extendafamily.ca
647 220 9412

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Inclusive Education Parent Network

Join us to share in successes, find creative solutions and broaden your knowledge and understanding of inclusive education. 

This is a space for parents or guardians who are striving for an inclusive education for their child. 

Location: Virtual 
Time: Tuesday monthly, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. 
2025 Dates: September 9, October 7, November 4, December 2 
2026 Dates: January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2 

Contact:
Kim Southern-Paulsen ksp@extendafamily.ca 
Marlene Solano ms@extendafamily.ca 

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Strength Through Support

For families living in Toronto whose loved one has been recently diagnosed with a developmental disability.

A place of acceptance and understanding for those whose child/loved one has recently been diagnosed with a developmental disability. Caregivers can share stories and experiences while building strength together and looking for the “good things in life”

Location: Virtual
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
2025 Dates: September 24, October 22, November 26 & December 17

To RSVP or for more information, please contact
Kristen Carhart
Phone: 647-292-5175
Email: kc@extendafamily.ca

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Safe and Secure Future Networks

Explore a variety of topics of mutual interest through guided discussions with a facilitator such as: transition planning, Person Centered Planning.

Location: Virtual
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
2025 Dates: September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16
2026 Dates: January 20, February 17, March 16, April 21, May 19, June 16

FOR INFORMATION & RSVP CONTACT: 
Kristen Carhart @  ssfne@extendafamily.ca  or  647-292-5175

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