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Centennial Infant and Child Centre Foundation

Centennial Infant and Child Centre strengthens families and their young children with special needs

Centennial focuses on the individual needs of each child and family through early intervention at home, in our integrated preschool program, and through participation in community programs. Centennial values and builds on the unique abilities and strengths of children with special needs, and encourages all of them to develop the confidence and skills to find their place in the world.

08/18/2025

👣 “From hospital to preschool, we were never alone.”

Angela’s family journey shows the power of support, care, and community in helping children grow and thrive. With each step, whether at home, in the hospital, or in preschool, having trusted people by your side makes all the difference.

At CICC, we walk together with families, celebrating every milestone and every moment of progress.

💡 Your turn: Share your story or tag a parent who has been part of your journey. Let’s keep taking our .
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08/14/2025

🌟 Toronto families: Inclusive play is closer than you think!
Looking for playgrounds with ramps, rubber surfacing, accessible swings, or sensory elements?

🛝 accessibleplaygroundsontario.ca is a helpful third-party directory listing inclusive playgrounds across the province. It’s a great tool to discover spaces where all kids can play together.

💬 Been to an accessible playground you loved? Drop your recs in the comments, share this post to help other families find it too!

08/13/2025

👣 Steps Together. Staying Connected This Summer

When summer arrives, daily routines naturally shift. Without the usual school or centre schedule, the season can feel different, sometimes a little quieter, sometimes more open.

Research shows that connecting with other parents can make this time feel lighter and more supported. Parent-to-parent connections offer understanding, shared experiences, and practical tips that make navigating summer more manageable.

How to build your summer circle:
☕ Meet another parent for coffee
💬 Share a quick message or resource
🌳 Arrange a park playdate
📚 Exchange activity ideas that have worked for you

It doesn’t need to be formal, just small acts of connection that make a big difference.

Let’s celebrate the ways families support each other, all year long.

📎 Learn more about parent-to-parent support:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8649771/
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1011&context=honorscollege_anthro

08/07/2025

📚 Discover Accessible Fun at Toronto Public Library!
Toronto Public Library offers a variety of family-friendly event series you can attend with your kids, this August and all year round!

🌟 From inclusive storytimes to sensory-friendly workshops, there’s something for every child to enjoy and explore.

For more details and to request accessible accommodations, visit:
🔗 torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs-and-classes

08/04/2025

Big news! Our Hospital to Home (H2H) program—CICC’s one-of-a-kind early intervention initiative that starts in the NICU—is expanding.
We’re working with St. Michael’s Hospital to bring this life-changing support to more families across Toronto.
H2H is 100% donor-funded and made possible by your generosity.
Together, we’re helping babies get the strongest start possible.
Call to action: Donate today and help us grow this vital program!

08/01/2025

💛 “From the NICU to preschool, we were never alone.”
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This Disability Pride Month, we’re celebrating the powerful stories of families like Angela’s; stories of resilience, early milestones, and the deep impact of care that sees the whole child.
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From hospital-to-home visits to inclusive preschool classrooms, CICC is proud to walk alongside families every step of the way, offering support rooted in community and child development.
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Because every child deserves to thrive, and every family deserves to be heard.
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📢 Share this story to celebrate inclusion.
📲 Follow us to hear more family voices.
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07/29/2025

🌟 Every Child Deserves to Thrive – Let’s Make It Happen! 🌟

Did you know? 1 in 5 children in Canada lives with a disability, yet only 23% receive all the support they need at school. (Statistics Canada)

But here’s the good news: Change is possible—and it starts with us. 💙

Join the Building Futures Webinar on July 31 at 11:00 AM ET to:
✅ Learn from experts in disability inclusion
✅ Discover practical ways to support kids in school and beyond
✅ Connect with a community that believes every child deserves to belong

Together, we can create a future where no child is left behind.

🗓 July 31, 11:00 AM ET
🔗 Register now! https://linktr.ee/TheCICCFoundation

👇 Be part of the change today!

❤️ Like if you believe in inclusion for all
📢 Share to spread the word
🏷️ Tag someone who should join

07/25/2025

🌟 MEET OUR CHAMPION: Sue Thatcher 🌟
We're thrilled to spotlight this extraordinary educator at our Building Futures Webinar!

For 20+ years, Sue has been:
✅ Transforming lives as a CICC Resource Teacher
✅ Mentoring generations of educators
✅ Advocating tirelessly for children with special needs
🏆 Recipient of the 2022 Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education

💬 "These are the most beautiful, wonderful children you would ever want to meet."

Why you'll want to hear Sue:
- Get classroom-tested inclusion strategies
- Learn from an award-winning educator
- Discover how small changes create big impacts

Event Details:
🗓 July 31 | 🕚 11 AM ET
💻 FREE virtual event
👩 Hosted by Melissa Syme

👇 JOIN THE MOVEMENT:
1️⃣ LIKE if you believe in inclusive education
2️⃣ COMMENT with your thoughts on inclusion
3️⃣ SHARE to spread these important insights
4️⃣ REGISTER NOW: https://linktr.ee/TheCICCFoundation

07/23/2025

🌟 MEET OUR EXPERT: Maddy DeWelles, PhD 🌟
We're honored to welcome this brilliant mind to our Building Futures Webinar!

Maddy brings a powerful combination of:
✅ Academic expertise (UofT Disability Studies)
✅ Frontline experience (former CICC staff/volunteer)
✅ Lived perspective

Her work challenges how phrases like "I'm sorry" shape early experiences for parents of children with Down syndrome.

Why you should attend:
- Learn how language shapes inclusion
- Discover actionable strategies
- Be part of this important conversation

Event Details:
🗓 July 31 | 🕚 11 AM ET
💻 FREE virtual event
👩Hosted by Melissa Syme

👇 TAKE ACTION NOW:
1️⃣ LIKE this post if you believe in inclusive futures
2️⃣ COMMENT with your thoughts on inclusion
3️⃣ SHARE to spread the info
4️⃣ REGISTER: https://linktr.ee/TheCICCFoundation

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07/21/2025

What if we saw disability not only as a diagnosis, but as culture, identity, and pride?

In this insightful article, former CICC team member Madeleine De Welles invites us to rethink how we view disabled children, not as projects to “fix,” but as people who belong.

At CICC, we carry this belief every day in our work with children and families.

💙 This Disability Pride Month, we’re proud to stand with a community full of creativity, strength, and voice.
Read more ➡�https://cinema.usc.edu/spectator/43.2/04_Dewelles.pdf

07/18/2025

🌟 Every child deserves the chance to thrive – Join Us for the Building Futures Webinar! 🌟

Calling all parents, caregivers, educators, and advocates! Let’s work together to create more inclusive, supportive environments for children with disabilities. 🧡

📅 When? July 31 at 11 AM, ET
🔗 Register now! https://linktr.ee/TheCICCFoundation

Why attend?
✔ Expert insights – Learn practical, inclusive strategies from experienced educators at CICC.
✔ Close the gap – Did you know? Only 23% of students with disabilities in Canada have all their support needs met. (StatsCan, 2024) Let’s change that.
✔ Be part of the change – Inclusion starts with community. Share, listen, and take action with us!

👉 Register today and help build a future where .

💬 Comment below with your biggest question about inclusion—we’ll try to answer it during the webinar!

📢 Help us spread the word!
👉 Tag someone
👉 Share this post
👉 Comment below if you believe !

07/16/2025

The CICC Foundation presents our first-ever webinar in celebration of Disability Pride Month!

You're invited to join us on July 31 at 11:00 a.m. ET for a powerful and practical conversation on Accessibility and Inclusion for Today and Tomorrow.

This FREE virtual event will feature:
👩‍🏫 Sue Thatcher, a CICC Resource Teacher and recipient of the 2022 Prime Minister’s Award for Early Childhood Education
📚 Maddy DeWelles, PhD in Disability Studies, exploring cultural responses to disability

Moderated by Melissa Syme, we’ll explore tips for caregivers, support in the classroom, and how we can all take part in building a more inclusive future.

👉 Register now and help us spread the word!
🔗 https://linktr.ee/CICCFoundation

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Toronto, ON

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14169351200

Website

http://www.cicc.ca/

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Powering Potential Campaign

The most important campaign the Foundation has ever undertaken for the Centre. $10 MILLION is needed to purchase, build or renovate, and furnish a new larger and more accessible site for the Preschool and other programs. Montgomery Sisam Needs Assessment recommended that Centennial requires between 16-000 to 20-000 square feet of physical space to adequately accommodate it's programs. That is more than double the space that we currently occupy. Your contribution to the campaign can help make our dream a reality. To learn more about making a Powering Potential Campaign Pledge or to discuss recognition options for pledges of $75,000+ please contact Debra Bond-Gorr, CFRE. Email: dbondgorr@cicc.on.ca Phone: 416.935.1200 ext 233