Ontario Children Services

An official account of the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Terms of use: En français: @enfantsON

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Youth Services Officers play an important role in Ontario’s youth justice system.

They work directly with youth in custody, helping them build skills, manage conflicts and make positive changes for the future.

Learn more: https://t.co/7hUedDzsGu

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Expecting a baby or raising a little one? 

Ontario’s Healthy Babies Healthy Children program connects families with support, guidance and resources during pregnancy and early childhood.

Learn more: https://t.co/i8fkFfTKYt

#OntarioFamilies #HealthyStart

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Ontario offers early-years programs that support your child’s speech, hearing and development from birth to school age.

Explore programs and resources that can help your child thrive: https://t.co/aPM9QqzgAI

#EarlyYears #OntarioFamilies

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Looking for support as your little one grows? 👶

Ontario offers early-years programs from birth to school age, with services tailored to your child’s needs. No doctor’s referral is needed!

Explore programs and resources: https://t.co/aPM9QqzgAI

#OntarioParents #EarlyChildhood

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Strong communicator. Calm under pressure. Passionate about helping youth.

A career as a Youth Services Officer could be for you.

Learn about the role, requirements and recruitment process: https://t.co/7hUedDzsGu

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#EarlySupport #OntarioParents

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Every baby deserves the best start! 👶

Ontario’s Infant Hearing Program screens newborns to identify early hearing loss and monitors babies who may be at risk.

Early detection helps connect children with the support they need to learn, grow and thrive.

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These community-led projects will advance locally driven solutions that create stronger opportunities for young people and their families to succeed.

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📢 Ontario is investing more than $13 million in nearly 40 community-led organizations through the Youth Opportunities Fund.

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November is Adoption Awareness Month! 

Every child deserves a loving family. 
Ontario offers supports and resources to help families navigate the adoption journey. 

https://t.co/76jzL3CQIy

#Adoption #OntarioFamilies

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Wondering about your child’s development?

Learn about developmental milestones and find resources, programs and services to help support your child.

Learn more: https://t.co/aPM9QqzgAI

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#ItTakesACommunity

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🎥 Watch Minister Parsa and Associate Minister Williams mark #DressPurpleDay and highlight the importance of working together to ensure every child and youth in Ontario feels safe, supported and valued.

Wear purple to show families that your community is #HereToHelp!

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Today, we wear purple to show children and youth they are seen, heard and supported. 

Together, we can help build caring communities where every child and young person can feel safe, supported and valued.

Learn more: https://t.co/ZtXjZBNTIh 

#DressPurpleDay

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Learn more:
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#DressPurpleDay

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Looking for ways to talk with students about safety and healthy relationships?

For Dress Purple Day on October 29, teachers can access classroom-friendly resources that explore personal boundaries, safety and healthy relationships.

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Looking for ways to support your child’s early learning and growth? 

Ontario has programs and resources that empower kids to grow, development and thrive: 

https://t.co/aPM9QqzgAI

#OntarioKids

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During Canadian Down Syndrome Week, let’s celebrate inclusion, connection and the many ways people with Down syndrome contribute to our communities. 

Learn more and find ways to get involved: 
https://t.co/8tFOJHqQpj

#CanadianDownSyndromeWeek

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Good dental care should be part of every child’s healthy start. 🪥🦷

Ontario’s Healthy Smiles program provides free dental care, including check-ups and treatments for eligible children and youth 17 and under. 

See if your child qualifies: https://t.co/46BfhAZFWg

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Looking for a program or service for your family? 211 can help you find it. 

Call 2-1-1 or search online to connect with local community and government services, including child and family supports.

Learn more: https://t.co/lOg6oAbfE7