Spring has sprung! With sunnier weather each week, we are charging up our programs to Light Up A Child's Life.

Read through our newsletter to learn more about our upcoming coffee social, Mother's Day event and virtual programming.

Mother's Day Fitness Class
We're teaming up with High Fitness again to bring you our 2nd annual Mother's Day Fitness Class.

Join us on May 9th at 4 PM for a 1-hour High + Low fitness class led by Amber Zenith.
Last Call for Adapted Bike Registration
If your child would like to borrow an adapted bike or get a different one from us, please sign up today. Registration for our summer 2021 bike clinic closes soon. 

We only have 20 spots remaining.
April Coffee Social
Join our next coffee social on April 13th at 1 PM with a guest occupational therapist. This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents and receive answers to your questions.

Stay tuned to our events page and social media for registration info.
Peer to Peer Fundraising
To celebrate our 70th anniversary, we are encouraging families to take a few moments to set up a fundraising campaign with a quick story about how CP Kids and Families has helped you.


Here's the exciting part: there are some great
prizes up for grabs.


Top Fundraiser - Collect the highest amount in donations and win a one night stay at the Calgary Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre with a one hour private booking for the pool!  

Second Place - iPad Mini

Third Place - $40 gift card to Village Ice Cream


Sound intimidating? It's not. We have a staff member (Natasha) who specializes in marketing and promotion. She will help you write your story, choose images or video, and will even work with you step-by-step in setting
up your campaign page.

Once that's done - begin sharing your campaign page through email and/or social media and watch the
donations roll in!
April In A Box
Check out our April In A Box plus virtual activity program. Register on our website and then pick up your free box of items at the office and then log onto our amazing virtual programs. 

Bingo Games Nights, Karaoke Nights, Dance Parties, Music Parties, Games Nights and Movie Nights. All activities are at 6:30pm and are at no cost! Your child can meet up virtually with friends to enjoy these favourite, fun activities!

There is no need to re-register if you have already signed up for this month.
Visit Our Blog For Disability Tips
Twice a month, Candice McLellan shares tips and resources for families raising a child with cerebral palsy. These include sleeping tips for children with special needs, specialized shoe reviews and fun game ideas for the whole family to enjoy.

Thank you to Foothills Family Chiropractic & Quarry Park Chiropractic!
We are so grateful for the generous fundraising that Quarry Park Chiro & Foothills Chiro did on behalf of our agency. The support we've received from the wonderful folks at these clinics allow our Adapted Bike Program to continue each year.
Warm Wellness Walk
With sunnier days every week, we are looking forward to our April Wellness Walk.

Join us on April 27th from 11 AM to noon for a chance to connect with other parents raising a child with a disability.
Ultimate Para-Sports Still Has Spots Remaining
There are still spots available for the Junior Adaptive Cycling Program offered by Ultimate Para Sports.
This is a great opportunity for youth to enjoy fun activities and gain biking skills. Siblings are also welcome to join, but must sign up as well.
Do you want to become a Board Member? 
CP Kids and Families is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Directors. We currently have positions that we are looking to fill with the right people. The time commitment is approximately 5-7 hours per month, inclusive of Board meetings. 

We are particularly interested in recruiting additional Board members who reflect the diversity of our membership and are committed to providing appropriate training and support.
 
For additional information, or to submit your application please contact our Board President Laurel Sherret at 587-888-9410 or laurel@calgarycp.org.
Visit us on Instagram at @CPKidsAndFamilies
Check us out on Instagram @cpkidsandfamilies for Mental Health Monday quotes, Tuesday Tips and nostalgic Throwback Thursday images. We hope our social media pages will help us all stay connected during this time of distancing.

We're also on Facebook (Cerebral Palsy Kids and Families) and Twitter @CPKidsandFamily.
Families Connect & Share on Facebook
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CP Kids & Families has launched a special Connect & Share Facebook group for parents to share stories & tips in a supportive environment. Our main Facebook page will continue to offer program updates, while this specialized group will provide a forum for parents to talk to each other.
Do you want to meet with our Counsellor?
Our Clinical Social Worker is here to provide counselling to families raising children with disabilities and equip them with the skills to thrive as they journey through parenthood.

  • Are you having difficulty coping? We aim to help instill hope for a positive future
  • Are you tired and concerned about burn-out? We can help decrease life stresses by teaching healthy coping skills
  • Are you grieving your child’s diagnosis? We offer help to adjust to the new diagnosis/illness
  • Counselling through the grief and loss process
  
Do you have an unmet need we could help you with?
Big or small, let us know! We'll try our best to assist you or find other solutions.
We are constantly updating the events calendar on our website. Click on the image below to see all of our upcoming events!

Upcoming events include:

April Wellness Walk
Mother's Day Fitness Event
April In A Box