Family Support
Family Support is an excellent resource for families who have a child with an intellectual disability.Our Family Support
Workers can answer questions and assist families with concerns about education, funding sources, future planning, parenting programs and support groups, respite programs and community supports.
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.
NORTHBRAE HUB – 335 Belfield St.
Attention families in the North London and Kipps Lane Area: The Family Support Program is closer then you think! With the help of the Northbrae Hub, the Family Support Program is happy to be able to meet with families on a drop-in basis on the second and last Wednesday of each month from 9:30am to 12:30pm.
To view Northbrae Hub drop in times click here
What are the benefits of Family Support?
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. If you need any help with the ACSD application, or you have questions about support please attend one of our consultation sessions. Click here to view the dates for consultation sessions from January 2012 – June 2012.
Sibshops – Workshops for siblings of Children with Special Needs
Sibshops are workshops designed specifically for brothers and sisters of children who have special needs. They are designed to offer opportunities for siblings to meet other brothers and sisters in a casual atmosphere and to join them in recreational opportunities. Sibshops also provide an opportunity for brothers and sisters of children with special needs to share stories, feelings, concerns and experiences with peers who truly understand the ups and downs of life with a sibling with special needs.
Upcoming SibShops: January 20, 2012 at Salvation Army London Village from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. There are workshops for children 6-8 years old and 9-12 years old.
Please click here for the SibShops Registration Form and Family Background Document
If you are interested in having your child attend future Sibshops, or would like more information, please contact one of the Family Support Workers, Terri Martin or Jill McIntyre, at 519-686-3000.
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.
Children’s Calendar
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 this link and click on the icon for the Children’s Calendar.
Childrens Day Camp Activities
How do I get more information?
Contact Community Living London at 519-686-3000; ask to speak with a Family Support Worker.