News & Events
News:
Family and Children’s Services of Waterloo Region is currently recruiting for volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors
We are seeking a Board composition that reflects the cultural diversity of our community and represents the populations we serve.
Black Brilliance: Embracing History and Ourselves
Black History Event by WRDSB
Bring on the Sunshine Festival 2021 (BOTS)
Bring on the Sunshine (BOTS) has hosted a family day festival since 2010 which typically sees 3-5000 people attend each year. The schedule on the day includes a full musical stage line up, a market place with diverse and artisan items, and workshops such as drumming, dance, and more.
Former runaway helps victims of human trafficking sleep tight
‘I was scared and yet putting on a fresh new pair of pajamas gave me a sense of comfort and hope,’ said Meaghan Martin, founder of Sleep Tight
The Guelph Black Heritage Society - #CHANGESTARTSNOW – BLACK HERITAGE MONTH FEB 2021
The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS), in collaboration with the University of Guelph’s Cultural Diversity Office and the Guelph Black Student’s Association, has announced it will recognize February 2021 as Black “Heritage” Month.
Upcoming Events:
Bring on the Sunshine African Festival
February 17, 2019 - 10:30am to 6:30amThe Rotunda at Kitchener City HallImmigration Partnership - A Network Training Seminar For Better Job Connections
February 26, 2019 - 3:30pm to 6:30pmBerkley Room, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, ONTrauma Informed Parenting Workshops on March 20th
March 20, 2019 - 3:00pm to 6:00pmCarizon Community Services BuildingFree Income Tax Clinic
March 24, 2019 - 9:00am to 1:00pmThe Family Centre - 65 Hanson Ave, KitchenerTrauma Informed Parenting Workshops on March 27th
March 27, 2019 - 3:00pm to 6:00pmCarizon Community Services BuildingFree Income Tax Clinic
April 6, 2019 - 9:00am to 1:00pmThe Family Centre at 65 Hanson Ave KitchenerMetis Nation of Ontario Sixties Scoop Engagement Session April 12-14
April 12, 2019 - 9:00am to 6:00pmWestin Harbour Castle HotelLiving with Loss – For adults grieving the death of a loved one by substance use
April 17, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pmThe Family Centre, 65 Hanson Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2C 2H62019 HockeyFest
May 11, 2019 - 8:00am to 5:00pmThe Aud (parking lots), 400 East Ave, KitchenerLiving with Loss – For adults grieving the death of a loved one by substance use
May 15, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm•The Family Centre, 65 Hanson Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2C 2H6Metis Nation of Ontario hosts Community Kitchen - Heathy Nutrition / Cooking Traditional Foods
May 25, 2019 - 2:00pm to 4:00pmStanley Park Cooking School at Zehr's in Kitchener, 1005 Ottawa St. NorthYouth Celebration Invitation - June 13th 2019
June 13, 2019 - 5:30pm to 8:00amThe Family Centre at 65 Hanson Ave in KitchenerLiving with Loss – For adults grieving the death of a loved one by substance use
June 19, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm•The Family Centre, 65 Hanson Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2C 2H6National Celebration of First Netions, Inuit, and Metis - All are Welcome!
June 21, 2019 - 5:30pm to 8:30pmRoyal City Park - 139 Gordon Street, GuelphKultrún World Music Festival July 11-14 2019
July 11, 2019 - 9:00am to 6:00amVictoria Park Kitchener Afro Festival
July 20, 2019 - 12:00pm to 6:00pmWateroo ParkAfrican, Black & Caribbean Network Summer BBQ
August 17, 2019 - 2:00am to 8:00amWaterloo ParkInternational Overdone Awareness Day - Cambridge
August 19, 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:00pmDickson Park CambridgeLINK Picnic Festival & Family Carnival Parade
August 24, 2019 - 12:00pm to 7:00amVictoria Park KitchenerInternational Overdose Awareness Day - Kitchener
August 26, 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:00pmVictoria Park, KitchenerCelebrating the Ethiopian New Year
September 14, 2019 - 2:00pm to 9:00pmVictoria Park KitchenerWorkshop for Parents Supporting Children Who have Experienced Sexual Harm
October 17, 2019 - 6:30pm to 8:30pmThe Family Centre 65 Hanson Ave KitchenerConference 2019 - Creating a Community of Support When Grief and Trauma Intersect
October 24, 2019 - 8:30am to 4:30pmThe Family Centre @ 65 HansonLouis Riel Day Flag Raising
November 16, 2019 - 10:00am to 4:00amGuelph City Hall and Dublin Street United ChurchBlack Youth Self-Image and The History of African Hair
June 7, 2020 - 1:00pm to 3:00pmOnline - Eventbrite RegistrationAGM 2019-2020 The Voice of the Child
June 11, 2020 - 5:00pm to 6:00pmOnline Video MeetingCelebrating Black Dads by Carifika Canada
June 18, 2020 - 8:00pm to 9:00pmOnline EventCaregiver Connect Chat
June 23, 2020 - 9:00am to 11:30amOn-line eventThe Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
June 26, 2020 - 7:00pm to 9:00pmNetflix Watch PartyMental Health in the Black Community
June 28, 2020 - 3:00pm to 5:00pmOnline EventLevant Soccer Club (Starts July 6, 2020 - Spots still available)
July 6, 2020 - 7:00pm to 8:30pmWaterloo ParkVirtual Incredible Kids (Ages 6-9)
July 13, 2020 - 10:00am to 10:45amZoom (Monday-Friday)MINDFUL KIDS (Ages: 6-10) Starts: July 27
July 27, 2020 - 10:00am to 10:40amZoom (Monday-Thursday)'YOU GO' YOGA YOUTH (45 minute in-person yoga session lead by Resident Yogi - Josh!!)
July 27, 2020 - 7:00pm to 7:45pmAt a beautiful nature backdrop within the RegionSUMMER CULTURAL CAMP (Ages 6-12) July 29 - August 18 (FULL)
July 29, 2020 - 5:00pm to 6:30pmZoom (July 29th running to August 18th)MID-SUMMER NIGHTS DANCE PAR-TAY! (July 30th @ 7:00 pm)
July 30, 2020 - 7:00pm to 7:45pmVirtual (Zoom link will be sent to participants)VIRTUAL INCREDIBLE KIDS (Ages: 6-9) Aug 10-14
August 10, 2020 - 10:00am to 10:40amZoom (Monday-Friday)MINDFUL KIDS (Ages: 6-10) Aug 17-20
August 17, 2020 - 10:00am to 10:40amZoom (Monday-Thursday)Safe Food Handling Certification
August 20, 2020 - 1:00pm to 4:00pmOnline via Zoom"CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS" presented by the Resilience Project
August 31, 2020 - 3:00pm to 5:00pmOn-line Via Zoom (link will be sent to all who RSVP by using the link below)DOWNTOWN K-DUB JAVA ART WALK – September 11th @ 3:30pm - 7:30 pm
September 11, 2020 - 3:30pm to 7:30pmKitchener Downtown"23rd ANNUAL BUTTERFLY RELEASE WALK TO REMEMBER"
September 13, 2020 - 10:00am to 12:00pmLocation to be confirmed"YOUTH MURAL PROJECT PHASE 1" presented by the Resilience Project
September 14, 2020 - 5:00pm to 7:00pmOn-line Via Zoom and in person - Please refer to poster below for more detailed information.CRAFTING AND SHARING OUR STORIES (Age: 14+) (Weekly on Mondays @ 6:00pm: Oct 5 - Nov 30)
October 5, 2020 - 6:00pm to 7:00pmThe Family Centre (Creative Space)YOUTH PROGRAMMING: Let's get our SCREAM on...if you DARE...!
October 29, 2020 - 7:00pm to 8:30pmBingeman's ParkMindfulness Workshop
November 5, 2020 - 7:00pm to 8:00pmvirtual online course - 6 weeks on Thursdays, Nov 5 - Dec 10 7pm-8pmThe Importance of Self Care
November 8, 2020 - 7:00pm to 9:00pmVirtual Online EventFoster Parent Info Night - Jan 21st
January 21, 2021 - 7:00pm to 8:30pmOnline Event - Register using linkBring on the Sunshine Festival 2021
February 15, 2021 - 3:00pm to 4:00pmOnlineMOMENTUM: The Power of Collective Resilience (First of two days)
February 18, 2021 - 9:00am to 5:00pmZoomKMFW is inviting you all to attend our Black History Trivia Night!
February 19, 2021 - 5:00pm to 7:00pmOnlineMOMENTUM: The Power of Collective Resilience (Second day)
February 19, 2021 - 9:00am to 4:00pmZoomFoster Parent Info Night - Feb 23rd
February 23, 2021 - 7:00pm to 8:30pmOnline Event - Register using linkBlack Brilliance: Embracing History and Ourselves - Black History Event by WRDSB
February 26, 2021 - 5:30pm to 6:30pmYoutubeGrace Ibrahima: Dark Times to Sunny Days - Women's History in the Making Series
March 16, 2021 - 7:00pm to 8:00pmOnlineFoster Parent Info Night - Mar 24th
March 24, 2021 - 7:00pm to 8:30pmOnline Event - Register using linkShould the Black Community Trust the COVID Vaccine?
April 11, 2021 - 2:00pm to 4:00pmOnlineFoster Parent Info Night - Apr 19th
April 19, 2021 - 7:00pm to 8:30pmOnline Event - Register using linkAGM Notice of Meeting
June 10, 2021 - 5:00pm to 6:30amOnline