News & Events
News:
Immigration Matters Waterloo Region Survey Extended to July 14th 2019
June 18, 2019The 2019 Immigration Matters Survey launches in Waterloo Region today. This bi-annual, multilingual survey is for all immigrants, refugees,refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers, international students and their families living in Waterloo Region...
360 Family Engagement Launches as a Shared Service
June 12, 2019This training is rooted in the journey Waterloo FACS has taken over the last 10 years. It is a comprehensive approach to engage families and their networks of support and ensure the safety and well-being of all children and youth.
Volunteer Profile: Petros
April 11, 2019As a volunteer driver for Family and Children’s Services, Petros has made a difference in the lives of many children and families...
Volunteer Profile: Bill
April 11, 2019For the past 13 years, Bill has been driving children to visits, appointments and schools, first as a contract driver and now as a volunteer...
Hockeyfest 2019
January 21, 2019Join us for HOCKEYFEST 2019 and help send kids to camp!
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 ParkLINK Picnic Festival & Family Carnival Parade
August 24, 2019 - 12:00pm to 7:00amVictoria Park KitchenerCelebrating the Ethiopian New Year
September 14, 2019 - 2:00pm to 9:00pmVictoria Park Kitchener