@ChildrenON

An official account of the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Terms of use: https://xitter.cf/t.co/VmKnylvuCk. En français: @enfantsON

 Ontario, Canada
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During Canadian Down Syndrome Week, let’s celebrate inclusion, connection and the many ways people with Down syndrome contribute to our communities.  Learn more and find ways to get involved:  cdss.ca/canadian-down-syndro… #CanadianDownSyndromeWeek
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Good dental care should be part of every child’s healthy start. 🪥🦷 Ontario’s Healthy Smiles program provides free dental care, including check-ups and treatments for eligible children and youth 17 and under.  See if your child qualifies: ontario.ca/HealthySmiles
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Looking for a program or service for your family? 211 can help you find it.  Call 2-1-1 or search online to connect with local community and government services, including child and family supports. Learn more: 211.ca
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Hearing plays an important role in babies’ early learning and communication. Ontario’s Infant Hearing Program offers newborn hearing screening and hearing assessments.
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It also provides monitoring for children at risk of hearing loss, plus language development support for children who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Learn more: ontario.ca/InfantHearing

Infant Hearing Program

Learn about newborn hearing screening and what services and support are available if your baby has hearing loss. Find out how to prepare your baby for a hearing test.

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Foster families help children and youth feel safe, supported and cared for during times of change and uncertainty. During Foster Family Appreciation Week, we recognize the caregivers who welcome children and youth into their homes. #FosterFamilyWeek
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Applications close soon! Children’s service providers have limited time left to apply for workforce capacity fund grants. This funding helps service providers build their workforce and expand access to core clinical services for more children and youth on the autism spectrum.
Applications for OAP workforce capacity fund close soon

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Apply by October 22: ontario.ca/page/ontario-auti…

Ontario Autism Program: workforce capacity fund

Learn about the workforce capacity fund under the Ontario Autism Program.

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Parenting comes with plenty of questions, and support is available every step of the way.  Healthy Babies Healthy Children can help answer those questions by connecting families with support, information and local services. Learn more: ontario.ca/HealthyBabiesHeal…
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Pregnant or parenting and 25 or younger? You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Young Parent Services can connect you with free, confidential and voluntary supports for parenting, education, health, well-being and more.
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Learn more: ontario.ca/page/young-parent… #YoungParentServices  #YoungParents  #ParentingSupport  #OntarioFamilies  #ChildrenON

Young Parent Services

Learn about supports you can get while you are pregnant, after your baby is born, and as your child grows.

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We’re recruiting Youth Services Officers. In this role, you’ll work with youth in custody, support rehabilitation and help them develop skills for life in the community. Find out how to apply: ontario.ca/page/become-youth…
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Your baby’s hearing plays an important role in early communication and language development. Ontario’s Infant Hearing Program provides screening for all newborns and connects families with services if further assessment or support is needed.
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Learn more: ontario.ca/InfantHearing #InfantHearing  #NewbornHearing  #EarlyChildhood  #ChildDevelopment  #ChildrenON

Infant Hearing Program

Learn about newborn hearing screening and what services and support are available if your baby has hearing loss. Find out how to prepare your baby for a hearing test.

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Thinking about growing your family through adoption? Start by learning about the adoption process, the different options available in Ontario and the supports that can help you along the way. Learn more: ontario.ca/Adoption
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Looking for a program or service for your family? 211 can help you find it.  Call 2-1-1 or search online to connect with local community and government services, including child and family supports.
Father holding two young children on his lap; text reads "Need help? Start with 211".

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Learn more: 211.ca #211Ontario  #OntarioFamilies  #FamilySupport  #CommunitySupport  #ChildrenON
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Ontario is helping service providers deliver core clinical services to more children and youth through the Ontario Autism Program.  Learn more about the workforce capacity fund and how providers can apply:  ontario.ca/page/ontario-auti…
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The Child and Parent Resource Institute will host a virtual FASD Conference on October 20 & 21. The theme of this year’s conference is Building bridges across the lifespan.
6th Annual FASD Virtual Conference 2026 — Oct 20–21. Building bridges across the lifespan.

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This educational experience will bring together researchers, academics, medical professionals, and individuals and families with lived experience for workshops, networking and networking opportunities.  Reserve your spot today: vocpri.ca/fasd/
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