Chimo Youth and Family Services

03/02/2026

Starting April 14th 💜 Our Children’s Group (ages 5–8) offers a fun, supportive, and safe space for children who have been impacted by abuse.

Through connection and guided activities, children can build emotional regulation skills, strengthen their self-esteem, and learn about healthy relationships and online safety, all in an environment where they feel heard, valued, and supported.

Every child deserves the opportunity to grow with confidence and feel safe being themselves.

For more information or to register, please call 705-878-4285 ext. 230.

03/02/2026

Looking for March Break plans? We’ve got you covered.

Join us for a full week of free fun, crafts, and hands-on programs for school-age kids at all Kawartha Lakes Library branches.

Programs vary by branch. No registration or library card required.
Check the full schedule at kawarthalakeslibrary.ca

02/23/2026

🖤 February is Black History Month, which celebrates the legacy, creativity, and resilience of Black Canadians — past, present, and future.

📖📚 Discover inspiring stories and resources to help your family learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month.html

12/23/2025

✨ This holiday season, we’re wishing children, youth, and families a Christmas filled with warmth, safety, and moments of peace.

May the new year bring continued healing and resilience for every child and family we serve. ✨

12/15/2025

TLDSB parents/guardians of students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 are invited to take part in an upcoming parenting group program taking place in January to March 2026.

Circle of Security Parenting is an eight-week, structured program delivered virtually by our Mental Health Services Team. The program is designed to help parents/guardians understand attachment and support their child(ren)’s ability to successfully manage emotions.

Learn more and complete the Expression of Interest Form by Friday, January 9, 2026: tldsb.ca/circle-of-security

Note - space is limited.

12/15/2025

Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate 🕎
This Festival of Lights reminds us that even in dark moments, small lights—kindness, support, and hope—can make a big difference.

11/16/2025

**Update**

11/14/2025

11/05/2025

Peterborough - Silent Santa

Autism Ontario is partnering with Lansdowne Place in Peterborough to host a special Quiet Time with Santa event for families who have children with ASD who can be overwhelmed by usual holiday festivities.

Your child(ren) will have time to chat with Santa, and time for photos.

There will be a limited number of one-on-one appointments with Santa on these dates.

Please choose ONE date to register:
November 30 10:00 - 10:45 AM - https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=11663
December 14 9:00 - 9:45 AM - https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=11664

11/05/2025

Join us in partnership with Ampere for a 4-week Tech Lab program. Tech Lab is a hands-on, station-based program that immerses students in coding and STEAM exploration. Across four, 1-hour sessions, participants will rotate through themed stations—Art & Design, Robots, Treasures, and Mazes, and Music & Sound—using technology not typically found in typical classrooms, such as Ozobots, Dash, Bee Bots, and Makey Makey. Each station encourages learners to experiment, explore, and bring ideas to life through coding, and design.

Register Now!
🔗https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=11498

10/30/2025

09/30/2025

These visuals bring together symbols of the 3 Indigenous groups across Canada:

🔸the eagle for First Nations,
🔸the narwhal for Inuit, and
🔸the beaded flower for the Métis.

🟠At the centre is a circle which symbolizes unity and the spirit of reconciliation, while the pathway running through it represents the reconciliation journey.

The stars symbolize the children who never returned home from residential schools. The orange colour represents truth-telling and healing. 🧡

Taken from the Government of Canada website: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/