OCCSC offers a free family drop-in group. This is made in partnership with Ontario EarlyON Child and Family Centre at two locations (Kanata and Barrhaven). The drop-in group provides support to all newcomer families. The children’s play group is led by registered early childhood educators and features: free-play, arts and crafts, sensory play, games, songs and stories. Parents and caregivers are able to receive one-on-one settlement services and workshops. Some of the workshop topics include: Canadian Child Benefit, childcare applications with City of Ottawa, Ontario education system for children, introduction to Algonquin College health programs and job opportunities, mental health for kids, etc. The drop-in group is a safe space for newcomer parents to mingle with other families for social and community support; getting kids ready for school and making friends in the neighbourhood.
Location 1:
Western Ottawa Community Resource Center
2 MacNeil Court, Kanata, ON, K2L 4H7
Location 2:
City View Centre for Child & Family Services
1099 Longfields Drive, Nepean, ON K2J 5L2
Monday 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
at City View Centre for Child & Family Services
Friday 1:00 – 2:15 p.m
at Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre
Pre-registration is not required. This is a drop-in program.
All children aged from 0 – 6 years old and their families are welcome.
City View Centre Contact:
Michelle Chen 613-235-4875 ext. 134
Western Ottawa Community Centre Contact:
Lisa Hou 613-235-4875 ext. 131
