What is Family Support?
Family Support provides advocacy, counselling, ongoing emotional support and information about local services for children with an intellectual disability. The Family Support Worker, along with the family or caregiver, will develop an action plan specifically focussed on the needs of the child and their family.

Who is it for?
Family Support is for families living in London who have a child with an intellectual disability who is under 18 years of age.

How does Family Support work?
Families can contact a Family Support Worker directly. This individual will follow up with information and / or a home visit. Working with the family or caregiver, the Family Support Worker will develop an action plan specifically focussed on the needs of the child and their family.

What are the benefits of Family Support?

Parent Connections II
A group welcoming parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, facilitated by parents and professionals from C.P.R.I., Community Living London and Thames Valley Children’s Centre.

ACSD / Consultation Sessions
If you and your family are on the Family Support Program’s waiting list, you are very welcome to book an appointment. If you already have a Family Support Worker and have contacted them in the past for assistance to complete your ACSD annual renewal, your attendance is welcomed at these dates as well.

Family Support offers one, coordinated access point to guide you through the "system". Our helpful and knowledgeable Family Support Workers are qualified to offer advice based on individual family needs. They connect regularly with others in the community such as teachers, early childhood educators and program providers.

How do I get more information?

Contact Community Living London at 519-686-3000; ask to speak with a Family Support Worker.

New Children's Calander

The “Children’s Calendar” was developed collaboratively by Community Living London, CPRI, Thames Valley Children’s Centre, Autism Ontario London, and the London Down Syndrome Association. The goal of the calendar is to provide easy access to up to date information about family support programs and activities and educational events. This Calendar is supported by the Southwest Community Care Access Centre and has been developed for families who have children and youth with special needs. This service is generously provided and maintained by “the healthline.ca”. To access this calendar, simply follow the link to www.thehealthline.ca and click on the icon for the Children’s Calendar.