Children and Families

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For programs for kids over 10 years of age, please see the Youth section.

  • Adoption and Foster Care

    Services that help with the adoption process, locating biological parents or children, or becoming a foster parent.

  • Baby and Kids' Items

    Free or low-cost items for babies and kids such as baby food or formula, clothing, books, toys, breast pumps for new moms, and more. Also includes services providing free laundry facilities for young families to use.

  • Child Care and After School Programs

    Programs to help parents locate daytime child care for preschool children, find after school activities for school aged kids, and financial assistance programs to help with child care.

  • Child Welfare

    Services and supports for adults and kids related to the physical health and safety, emotional and mental well-being of children.

  • Children's Health

    Programs that are related to children's physical health.

  • Children's Recreation and Social Activities

    Early learning, sports, recreation, social, and cultural programs for children up to approximately 10 years of age. For camps click here.

  • Financial Assistance

    Help for families with children to pay for specific items or activities. Also includes government rebates and other income assistance or benefit programs related to children.

  • Parenting Supports

    Programs that teach parenting skills and support the well-being of parents, including services that provide personal advocacy or system navigation help for parents of children with specific needs. 

  • Pregnancy and Postnatal

    Classes and other supports for expectant or new parents.