Social & Human Service Organizations near Stouffville ON (151 Result(s))

Founded by special needs expert Jennifer Di Pietro, Stepping Stones Child and Family Services offers services and support to families across Toronto and the GTA. We provide assistance for children who are experiencing developmental and/or behavioural delays, those who need a bit of extra help with school, those who need help building their social skills – and families who need support dealing with their children, and with caregivers, teachers and school boards.

Help protect a child from abuse. Listen to what kids say. It is our goal, whenever possible, to maintain a child in the home or with extended family, but if this is not viable, children are placed in safe, nurturing environments, including foster homes.

We are a learning centre helping English-speaking adults in our area tobuild their reading, writing, math, computer and employment skills.We accomplish this through our employment skills upgrading and adult literacyand essential skills programs.

York Region Food Network seeks to be an acknowledged and respected centre for the promotion of food security – a healthy, accessible and sustainable food system in York Region. In support of this vision, YRFN works to raise public awareness on the many issues affecting food security such as affordable housing, adequate employment, education, accessible childcare and social assistance policies through programming, outreach and advocacy initiatives.

York Region Food NetworkFOOD FOR HEALTH - FOOD FOR ALLFood security is defined as a situation in which all people obtain a safe, culturally acceptable, nutritionally adequate diet through a sustainable food system that maximizes self-reliance and social justice. (Hamm and Bellows, J Nutr Educ Behav. 2003; 35:27-43)Food Insecurity: the inadequate or insecure access to adequate food due to financial constraints.Tarasuk, V, Mitchell, A, Dachner, N. Research to identify policy options to reduce food insecurity (PROOF). (2013). Household food insecurity in Canada 2011.

Launched in 1980 by a caring group of community members, CHATS originated as a grassroots not-for-profit charitable organization that provided a few basic services to help seniors to continue living in their own homes. Over the years, CHATS has grown and evolved, and now offers a full range of home care and community programs that meet the changing needs of more than 7,400 York Region and South Simcoe seniors and caregivers each year.Under the strong experience and knowledge of more than 580 volunteers, a Board of Directors, and 220 staff, CHATS embraces professional best practices in home care and our other services with caring, compassionate dedication. This unique combination ultimately benefits our clients, our community partners, and the community overall. Our quality achievements and service delivery model have been commended by Accreditation Canada.

Access to Better Living & EmploymentVision Statement:We inspire adults with intellectual disabilities to reach their full potential through access to better living and employment Our participants confidently contribute to the workplace and community, growing their independence and abilities through relevant experience in natural settings.