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Child care and health
The sites on this page are a sample of information and
resources available from the Government
of Ontario for children, their parents, caregivers
and professionals.
For more information, visit the
Children's Information Portal and
the
Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
Parenting & child care
Parenting, Child Care & Adoption
"This category contains links to information and services on raising or
caring for a child." From the Children's Information Portal.
Ontario Early Years Centres
"Where parents and caregivers can:
take part with their children in a range of programs and activities;
get answers to questions" and more.
Site includes several helpful
"Making a Difference" factsheets.
Services for the Family
"The Ontario government offers services and information to help parents give
their children the best possible start in life..."
Best Start: Helping Young Children Get the Best Start in Life
Best Start is a "plan to strengthen healthy development, early learning and child care
services during a child's first years."
Includes an action plan, info on finding child care, caring for a new baby,
developing hearing and language and more.
Settlement.org - Children and Family
"Settling in a new country can be a stressful experience
for a family. One of the biggest concerns for newcomers
with young children is finding affordable and appropriate
child care." Info for immigrants.
Adoption in Ontario
and
How to Adopt a Child in Ontario
Information on adoption from the
Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
Children's Aid Society Foster Care
From the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
Having a Baby (Ontario)
Life events info from the Government of Ontario.
Includes info on prenatal care, birth, adoption, raising your child and more.
Having a Baby (Middlesex-London)
Life events info for Middlesex-London from mycommunityinfo.ca.
Resources on pregnancy, birth, adoption, child care, working and more.
Health
Health & Safety
Links to info and services including healthy development,
prevention and medical care from the Children's Info Portal.
Children's Health
Programs and services
from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
OHIP - How do I register my children?
and
How do I get a health card for my baby
when he or she is born?
From the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
HealthyOntario.com - Children's Health
Information and resources to help you keep your child healthy.
Telehealth Ontario
"Free access to a Registered Nurse - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week."
Confidential service from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Children's Health: Infant Hearing Program
Information for parents from the Ministry of Health and
Long-Term Care.
Immunization: Your Best Protection
Information for parents from the Ministry of Health and
Long-Term Care.
Click here for more immunization factsheets.
Early Child Development
Links to several booklets and fact sheets on the health
of babies and children. From the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Safety
Child Protection Services in Ontario
Information from the Ontario
Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
Keeping Our Children Safe as They Grow
An online booklet with safety info for children from birth to
five years. From the Ontario
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Consumer Beat: Buying Toys
Tips on buying safe toys from Ontario's consumer ministry.
Safe & Secure - Choosing the Right Car Seat for
Your Child
Guide to car seats for infants, children and youth
from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
School Bus Safety Resource Guide
"Programs and resource materials which can
be used to improve school bus safety."
From the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
Young Cyclist's Guide
Safety guide for children from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
Making It SafeR: Preventing Sexual Abuse of Children
"Useful information to individuals
and organizations involved in providing sport programs for children."
From the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation.
9-1-1 - Safety information and
How to educate your children
How to use 9-1-1 and other safety information for kids from the OPP.
Special needs
For more info on special education, see the
Education page.
Special Needs
"Services and programs geared towards children
and families that have unique social, socioeconomic,
educational, mental, physical or other needs."
From the Children's Info Portal.
Special Services at Home
"Helps children with developmental or physical disabilities
and adults with a developmental disability to live at home
with their families by providing funding on a
time-limited basis to address individual needs."
From the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
Children with Special Needs
Info "about
services funded and/or provided by the Ontario government for children with physical,
intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, medical
problems or those who need specialized services to participate in daily living
activities." From the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
Child Care Programs for Children with Special Needs
Integrated child care programs and recreation programs
for children with special needs. From the Ministry of
Children and Youth Services.
Children's Mental Health Program
Info from the
Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
About Autism
and
Intensive Early Intervention Program
From the Ontario
Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
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