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YWCA Toronto offers a range of free parenting programs at the YWCA Family Support Centre in Scarborough. The Centre is a valuable resource for parents and caregivers whether looking for parenting information and services or struggling with a serious issue. 


What does this program offer? Who is this program for? When?
Where? Who do I contact?

What does this program offer?

  • workshops and information on positive ways to parent and care for children
  • information on child development
  • workshops to assist caregivers help children with stress
  • tools to teach children through play, songs and stories
  • information on healthy ways to discipline children
  • TTC fare, snacks and childcare are available for some workshops and programs
  • referrals to community resources for parents/caregivers 
  • telephone parenting support

Parenting programs

Mom and Baby
A weekly program for mothers with infants. Learn about play, songs, nutrition and self-care.

Kids Have Stress Too
A parenting program designed to help parents guide their child in understanding and managing stress.

1-2-3 Magic
A parenting program to help parents manage difficult behaviour with children ages 2-12 years.


Who is this program for?

  • parents, grandparents, caregivers

When?

Resource Room hours
Monday to Friday  9-12pm
Program workers are available during this time. Workshops are offered throughout the week and on weekends. Please contact us for the schedule. 


Where?

3090 Kingston Rd. Suite 100 (at McCowan Rd.)


Who do I contact?

416-266-1232
familysupportcentre@ywcatoronto.org