FEBRUARY 2022
News, Stories, Events and Resources Relevant to You
Children Treatment Network's (CTN) monthly newsletter for families of children and youth with disabilities and developmental needs and the service providers who support them.
If you want to share feedback, have story ideas or want to volunteer to
write an article, please email info@ctnsy.ca.
NEWS
Happy Lunar New Year!
Gong hei fat choy! Gong xi fa cai!

May your year be filled with an abundance of health, smiles and laughter.
Celebrations like Black History Month offer us an opportunity to engage in ongoing conversations around the importance of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility that stretch well beyond a specific month or day in the year and allow us to give a safe space to our colleagues, clients and families so that they can share their own experiences.
We are excited to share the news that CTN has begun the process of developing a new strategic plan that will guide our work into the future. Overlap Associates Inc., a human-centred design agency with expertise in co-design, strategy and engagement will support the development of our new strategic plan. They will work with us to develop a plan that provides a sense of direction for the organization, outlines measurable goals and can be integrated into our organization. 

Input from clients, families, CTN employees, board of directors and volunteers as well as CTN’s network and system partners and service providers will be integral to the development of the plan. 

The new strategic plan will be officially launched at CTN’s Annual General Meeting in June 2022.  

Information will be shared soon on next steps for how we plan to engage with everyone so that you will have an opportunity to share your thoughts and insights.  

We look forward to working with you all in building brighter futures together. 
Want to build brighter futures together for children and youth with disabilities and developmental needs? If you are a Health and/or Social Services executive living or working in Simcoe County, and you are looking for an opportunity to use your sector expertise and exceptional leadership skills to make a difference in a child’s life, CTN invites you to apply as a volunteer Director of the Board. CTN is also looking for community committee members from across our catchment areas of York Region, Simcoe County and Toronto to join our Audit & Finance and Quality committees. 
WORKSHOPS, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Our network calendar features events hosted by CTN, our partner organizations and other local organizations that we thought may be of interest to your family. New workshops, programs and events are added each week.
STORIES
Polar Ski sets are compatible with some wheelchairs and walkers, providing mobility and remaining highly adaptive for families to enjoy together. This allows for accessibility to explore the trails, have fun outside and stay healthy during the winter months. You can now borrow a set through CTN's Equipment Loan Program.
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This newsletter is not intended as advice to meet the specific needs of an individual, as individual situations will differ. Newsletter readers should not act or rely on newsletter information without seeking specific advice on matters of concern. We will not purposefully present inaccurate information in this newsletter, however information is supplied "as is" and may contain errors. We do not guarantee or warrant the quality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, appropriateness or suitability of the newsletter content. Reliance on any information appearing on the newsletter is at your own risk. We expressly disclaim all warranties, representations and conditions regarding use of this newsletter and its content.
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