Family Service Toronto Workshops, Groups and Events Calendar

CAREGIVERS DISCUSSION GROUP

13 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

355 Church St. (two blocks South of Carlton St.)
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6 – 8pm

For those who are caring for or concerned about an elderly parent, spouse, partner, relative or friend. Exchange ideas, offer support, share experiences. Offered by FST - Seniors and Caregivers Support Services.

More info: www.familyservicetoronto.org…

FAILURE TO LAUNCH

23 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

747 Warden Avenue (north of St Clair);
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 2 – 4pm

Open-ended support group for parents 55+ of adult children who have been unable to secure their independence due to mental illness, mental health, and/or addictions. Program offered by FST - Seniors and Caregivers Support Services.

More info: www.familyservicetoronto.org…

MOVIE DISCUSSION GROUP

28 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

355 Church St., Toronto
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 1 – 3pm

Group participants come and watch a film, and afterwards have an informal & relaxed discussion on a diversity of topics that directly or indirectly affect your daily life. Program offered by Seniors and Caregivers Support Services.

More info: www.familyservicetoronto.org…

PREVENTING CAREGIVER BURNOUT

28 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Family Service Toronto, 355 Church St. (2 blocks South of Carlton St.)
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 4 – 6pm

Single session workshop offered by FST - Seniors and Caregivers Support Services for people who are caring for or are concerned about an elderly parent, spouse, partner, relative or friend.

More info: www.familyservicetoronto.org…

RAISING HEALTHY CHILDREN

28 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Lawrence Square
700 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 420A
(Lawrence West subway stop on the Spadina line)
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 4 – 6pm

One session part of Let's Talk About series offered by Families in Transition program. The process of family change can interfere with the
security, stability, and nurturing children require.
Participants discuss strategies for enhancing children’s
self esteem and healthy development within the context
of parental divorce.

More info: www.familyservicetoronto.org…

SEPARATION AND DIVORCE: WHAT ABOUT MY CHILDREN

01 Mar 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Lawrence Square
700 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 420A
(Lawrence West subway stop on the Spadina line)
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 4 – 6pm

Single session program part of Separation and Divorce series offered by Families in Transition. When parents part, there are short and longer
term consequences for children. Participants discuss
how children react when parents decide to live apart and
strategies for responding to their issues and questions.

More info: www.familyservicetoronto.org…

SEPARATION AND DIVORCE: SUCCESSFUL PARENTING PLANS

06 Mar 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Lawrence Square
700 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 420A
(Lawrence West subway stop on the Spadina line)
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 4 – 7pm

Single session program part of Separation and Divorce series offered by Families in Transition. Planning how to care for children after separation can be aconfusing and difficult task. Participants discuss questions
and issues that influence the development of successful plans.

More info: www.familyservicetoronto.org…

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP

07 Mar 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Family Service Toronto, 355 Church St. (south of Church and Carlton St.)
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 1 – 3pm

The Seniors and Caregivers Support Service Unit at Family Service Toronto is offering an ongoing support group for grandparents and other kinship who are primary caregivers of their grandchildren.

More info: www.familyservicetoronto.org…

GAINING STRENGTH, SHARING STORIES

07 Mar 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Family Service Toronto.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 1:30 – 3:30pm

An on-going group for seniors 50+ offered by Seniors and Caregivers Support services.

More info: www.familyservicetoronto.org…

QUESTIONS DIVORCING PARENTS ASK

07 Mar 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Lawrence Square
700 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 420A
(Lawrence West subway stop on the Spadina line)
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 4 – 6pm

One session program part of Let's Talk About series offered by Families in Transition. Parenting at the time of separation is challenging.
Participants learn to help their children cope with the
changing family. Discussion focuses on making separationrelated
decisions that minimize the stress parents and
children experience.

More info: www.familyservicetoronto.org…

FAMILY LAW - CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES

08 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Lawrence Square
700 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 420A
(Lawrence West subway stop on the Spadina line)
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 6 – 8pm

Single session program part of Separation and Divorce series offered by Families in Transition. Child support is based on legislated guidelines. Spousal support is influenced by advisory guidelines. In our child
support seminar, participants learn how basic child
support is calculated, and of the permitted additional
expenses. Parents who are either payers or recipients of
child support gain a general understanding of how the
guidelines apply to their situations.

More info: www.familyservicetoronto.org…

CAREGIVERS DISCUSSION GROUP

12 Mar 2012 22:00:00 GMT

355 Church St. (two blocks South of Carlton St.)
Monday, March 12, 2012, 6 – 8pm

For those who are caring for or concerned about an elderly parent, spouse, partner, relative or friend. Exchange ideas, offer support, share experiences. Offered by FST - Seniors and Caregivers Support Services.

More info: www.familyservicetoronto.org…