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    No matter where you live in Muskoka, support is never far away.

    You can find a listing of local resources available to support children and families in Muskoka below. If you need help navigating these resources please don't hesitate to contact us at childrensprograms@muskoka.on.ca

    Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Muskoka

    Big Brothers, Big Sisters provides mentoring programs that link a child or youth with a role model to talk to and share the experiences of growing up. Through regular outings, relationships are developed and results in life-changing experiences for both the mentor and mentee. An in-school mentoring program and P.R.I.S.M. program for LGBTQ+ youth are also available.

    Phone: 705-644-9914

    Website: www.muskoka.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

    Child Care Fee Subsidy - The District of Muskoka

    The District of Muskoka can help with the cost of child care expenses for low to modest income families residing in Muskoka. The Child Care Fee Subsidy Program is available for families who are working, attending school or have a special family circumstance.

    Phone: 705-645-2412 ext. 4638

    Email: childrensprograms@muskoka.on.ca

    Child Care - Find and Pay for Child Care
    Get help finding, choosing and paying for child care on the Ontario website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-and-pay-child-care
    Child Care Tax Benefit - Ontario
    Find out if you are eligible to receive a personal income tax credit to help with child care costs on the Ontario website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-child-care-tax-credit
    Children’s Foundation of Muskoka
    The Children’s Foundation of Muskoka provides grants to meet the recreational, cultural, medical and emotional needs of children in Muskoka. Whether it be camp, sports, recreation, dance, music lessons, or simply providing basic necessities like a bed or clothing, these grants provide opportunities for children and youth to be happy, healthy and to thrive.

    Phone: 705-641-9455

    Website: www.childrenofmuskoka.com 

    Children's Services Community Facilitator

    The Community Facilitator helps families by:

    • Connecting them with medical, dental, developmental, behavioural, or other therapeutic services
    • Obtaining birth certificates, health cards or other important documentation
    • Linking them with parent support and resources
    • Accessing funding for infant equipment, recreational activities and other needs
    • Problem solving other unique challenges.

    Phone: 705-645-2412, ext 4415

    Community Living Huntsville
    For families whose children are 18 months to 6 years old, Community Living Huntsville provides personalized services to support overall development. Resource Consultants offer developmental screenings and home programming, and can help families advocate for their children in childcare and school settings.

    Phone: 705-789-4543

    Website: www.clhuntsville.ca

    Community Living South Muskoka

    Community Living South Muskoka provides a Resource Teacher program and is also responsible for planning, developing and implementing support plans for children ages 2-6 with special needs and their families, in their home, licensed child care programs and community settings. A Family Support Program is also offered for school aged children.

    Phone: 705-645-5494

    Website: www.clsm.on.ca

    COVID-19 in Ontario

    Get the latest case data and updates, learn how to protect yourself and others and get advice on what to do next if you think you might have COVID-19covid 19 on the Ontario Website:

    https://covid-19.ontario.ca 

    EarlyON Muskoka
    EarlyON programs offer parents, caregivers, children and their families a warm and friendly spot to meet and share with one another
    HANDS Thefamilyhelpnetwork.ca
    Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca is an organization providing services to children and youth and their families. Services include Infant Development, Autism Services, Behavioural Services, and more.  Hands also hosts the Great Beginnings Programs for pregnant women and new parents.

    Phone: 1-800-668-8555

    Website: www.thefamilyhelpnetwork.ca

    Healthy Smiles Ontario

    Healthy Smiles Ontario is a program for kids who do not have access to any form of dental coverage

    Website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-dental-care

    Huntsville Co-Op Nursery School and Day Care Centre
    Huntsville Co-Op provides quality, licensed child care for children age 15 months to school age, as well as before school care for school age children.

    Phone: 705-787-1010

    Website: www.huntsvilledaycare.ca

    Libraries

    The Muskoka Libraries provide free programming, resources and services to community members of all ages. From parenting and picture books to children's educational programming, Libraries offer a variety of free family resources that are accessible to all.

    All permanent residents or property owners in the District of Muskoka and their child can obtain a Library card at each of the following locations (please note each of the Libraries are independent and are run separately by each town):

    Bracebridge Library

    Gravenhurst Public Library

    Huntsville Public Library

    Lake of Bays Public Library

    Muskoka Lakes Public Library

    Macaulay Tree House Daycare Centre
    Macaulay Tree House is a licensed child care operator located in Bracebridge. They provide quality care to children 15 months to 4 years old as well as full day school age programming and before and after school at 3 schools. A second location will be opening in 2020 that will provide care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

    Phone: 705-645-1956

    Website: www.macaulaytreehouse.ca

    McConnel Foundation of Muskoka

    The McConnell Foundation of Muskoka assists people who require financial assistance to pay for eyeglasses, assistive devices, dentures and dental work

    Complete and Application Online: https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/community-and-social-services/resources/Documents/MCCONELL_FOUNDATION_APPLICATION_0615FINAL.pdf

    Muskoka Home Child Care Agency
    The Muskoka Home Child Care Agency (MHCCA) is a local, licensed child care agency that promotes safe, home-based child care where all children, families, and providers are valued and respected. Home-based child care programs are located throughout Muskoka and may provide evening and weekend care.

    New providers are always welcome. Ongoing training, guaranteed biweekly payments and support from a Registered Early Childhood Educator are just a few of the benefits of joining the Agency. Contact them for more information. 

    Phone: 705-645-2412

    Website: Muskoka Home Child Care Agency

    Muskoka Family Focus
    Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place is a not-for-profit and registered charitable organization that is dedicated to providing high quality child and family resources and educational services throughout the District of Muskoka. Though Licensed Early Learning and Child Care Centres, Licensed School Age Programs, and Parent Education Programs, they strive to support and nurture children and their families in Muskoka by providing flexible learning environments.

    Phone: 1-800-461-7404

    Website: www.muskokafamilyfocus.com

    Muskoka Lakes Preschool
    Muskoka Lakes Preschool is a licensed child care operator located in Glen Orchard Public School. They provide full-day, inquiry-based learning for children age 18 months to preschool, as well as after school care.

    Phone: 705-765-2067

    Website: www.muskokalakespreschool.ca

    Near North District School Board
    The Near North District School Board provides public elementary, secondary and adult education in the Districts of Parry Sound and Nipissing.

    Phone: 1-800-278-4922

    Website: www.nearnorthschools.ca

    One Kids Place 
    One Kids Place provides community-based rehabilitation and developmental services for children, youth and their families. They offer services such as Speech and Language, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Autism and Behaviour services.

    Phone: 1-866-232-5559 or 705-789-9985

    Website: www.onekidsplace.ca

    Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital – Perinatal Mood Disorders Program 
    The Perinatal Mental Health Program connects families, primary care providers and community agencies/organizations supporting families within the perinatal period (preconception, prenatal and postpartum) with mental health concerns, such as depression and anxiety with the Regional Perinatal Mood Disorder Coordinator.

    Phone: 705-325-2201 ext. 3122

    Website: www.osmh.on.ca/mental-health

    Report a Concern or Complaint about a Child Care Provider

    Learn how to report a concern or complaint about a child care provider in Ontario at the following link: https://www.ontario.ca/page/make-child-care-complaint

    Serendipity Daycare Centre 
    Serendipity Daycare Centre is a licensed child care operator in Huntsville offering quality care for infant, toddler and preschool age children.

    Phone: 705-789-6649

    Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
    Simcoe Muskoka District School Board provides faith-based school options in Muskoka with 2 elementary and one secondary school.

    Phone: 705-722-3555

    Website: www.smcdsb.on.ca

    Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
    The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit provides credible health information and services to support you and your family. Topics include: your new baby, your growing child, positive parenting, immunization, dental health, and more.  Browse through online resources, or speak with a public health professional by calling Health Connection.

    Phone: 1-877-721-7520 
    Website: www.simcoemuskokahealth.org

    Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
    Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions offers child and youth mental health services.  Services also include child protection, family support, family creation through adoption, kinship, customary care and foster care in Simcoe and Muskoka regions. They are committed to working collaboratively to build a safe and strong community where children, youth and families thrive.

    Phone: 1-800-461-4236

    Website: www.familyconnexions.ca 

    Website: www.safespot.ca

    Stepping Stone Early Learning Academy
    Stepping Stone Early Learning Academy offers licensed child care at two locations in Gravenhurst. They provide a hands-on, nature-based learning environment for children age 15 months to five years.

    Phone: 705-687-8448

    Website: www.steppingstonemuskoka.com

    Trillium Lakelands District School Board
    Trillium Lakelands District School Board provides public elementary, secondary and adult education in the District of Muskoka.

    Phone: 1-888-526-5552

    Website: www.tldsb.ca

    YWCA Muskoka

    The YWCA offers many support programs for children and families in Muskoka such as Girlz Unplugged, Quest for Boys, Youth Co-Unite and Girls summer programs.

    Phone: 705-645-9827

    Website: www.ywcamuskoka.com

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