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The Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development:
http://www.child-encyclopedia.com.
A free online enciclopedia which covers 47 topics related to the psychosocial development of the child, from conception to the age of five, and presents the most up-to-date scientific knowledge.
Community Information Toronto:
www.211toronto.ca
Best Start:
www.beststart.org
Best Start supports service providers across the province of Ontario working on health promotion initiatives to enhance the health of expectant and new parents, newborns and young children.
Invest in Kids
http://fnih.investinkids.ca/?q=node/6;
A national charity dedicated to improving outcomes for our children by supporting their parents
National Alliance for Children and Youth
http://www.nacy.ca/;
A
nonprofit umbrella organization which brings national organizations together in a collaborative network dedicated to enhancing the well-being of children and youth in Canada
Parents Matter
http://www.parentsmatter.ca/index.cfm;
Offers a
variety of resources for parents.
ParentCentral.net
http://parentcentral.net/;
Guidance on parenting from professionals/counsellors
Ontario Coalition for Better Childcare:
www.childcareontario.org
The Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC), founded in 1981, advocates for universally accessible, high quality, not-for-profit, regulated child care in the province of Ontario.
Canadian
Institute of Children’s Health:
www.cich.ca
CICH speaks out on issues involving children and youth to all levels of government, media, parents and caregivers.
Child Care Finder:
www.toronto.ca/children/childcare.htm
Children’s Health and Environment:
http://www.healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/english/
Ministry of Children and Youth Services:
http://www.gov.on.ca/children/english/index.html
Service Canada:
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/home.shtml
Ontario Early Years Centres:
www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
Health Canada:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php
Community Health Centres:
www.health.gov.on.ca
Parks/Recreation Facilities/Fun Guide/etc:
www.toronto.ca/parks/index.htm
Toronto Public Library:
www.torontopubliclibrary.ca
If you’re looking for something specific, a place to drop
into with your kids for a couple of hours or a place to make some
new connections, GUHD has something for you. Call us at 416-595-9230
ext. 328 for more information.
