Hamilton Child and Family Supports (formerly The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton) provides adoption and fostering education programs, home studies, adoption placement of children, post-placement counselling and support, and fulfillment of legal
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Students bring their infant to the classroom with them, where they work with a Secondary School teacher to earn credits and receive hands-on parenting support from an Early Childhood Educator.
Provides support for newcomers to adjust to their life in Canada, by providing comprehensive information, orientation, needs assessments and referrals to government programs, social services, and community resources. Program funding provided the G
English as a Second Language (ESL) and Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC). Classes offer a variety of programs to allow students to pursue and achieve their English language proficiency and educational goals.
Offers speech and language support and services for children from birth to school entry. Parents and caregivers can self-refer their child if they have any concerns related to their speech and language development.
Eligibility screening, language skills assessment, and referral to government-funded English language programs including:
Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication, and interpersonal skills. Helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education, and greater independence.
Monthly meetings where members share ideas and learn about gardening, with monthly speakers and demonstrations, as well as garden tours, plant sales, and other social events.
Offers licensed child care before and after school for children in Junior Kindergarten to age 12. Full time care may be available on PA Days, school breaks, and during the summer.
The Conserver Society is an independent non-partisan advocacy group that does project work related to cleaning in the environment in and around Hamilton, offering projects, partnerships, funds, and awards.