Here for Canadian Families

We're the National Association for Family Support Centres

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Together, we build stronger families and strong communities

Families Canada is the only national organization that delivers the training, resources, and programs that empower family support centres to transform the lives of families across the country.

Join our national network of family support centres to access a vibrant community where members conn…

Join our national network of family support centres to access a vibrant community where members connect and build their capacity to strengthen families.

Children’s rights, trauma- and violence-informed approaches, and social inclusion are central to the…

Children’s rights, trauma- and violence-informed approaches, and social inclusion are central to the work we do across five initiative areas.

Science-based and accessible, our catalogue of free and paid resources and courses help family suppo…

Science-based and accessible, our catalogue of free and paid resources and courses help family support practitioners give every child the right start in life.

We partner with private, public, non-profit, and academic organizations to turn knowledge into practice. A multi-sector approach is essential for addressing barriers and strengthening families.

See how our members are empowering families and changing lives

“I heard lots of laughter, and all the staff were smiling”As a newcomer to Canada, Schler Ali felt w…

“I heard lots of laughter, and all the staff were smiling”

As a newcomer to Canada, Schler Ali felt welcomed and loved, and was focused on becoming fully independent. The Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network helped make the transition as a newcomer easier.

“The team’s support, compassion and care helped us navigate a challenging medical system.”Amira and …

“The team’s support, compassion and care helped us navigate a challenging medical system.”

Amira and her husband’s lives changed when their daughter, Talia, was diagnosed with Down syndrome. The West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped (WIAIH) was there for them.

“It feels comfortable knowing that you are not the only parent who is struggling.”Parenting can be t…

“It feels comfortable knowing that you are not the only parent who is struggling.”

Parenting can be tough, but having a community can help. Kam shares her experience with the Nobody’s Perfect workshop offered at the Malvern Family Resource Centre.

Discover how joining our network can help you support families

“We look to Families Canada for best practices, current research, new trends, resources to share wit…

“We look to Families Canada for best practices, current research, new trends, resources to share with families, and training and learning opportunities for staff.”

“We work to bring families together creating a community of vitality and reducing isolation.“

“We work to bring families together creating a community of vitality and reducing isolation.“

“Families Canada’s impactful initiatives, projects, and active support, have contributed to Daybreak…

“Families Canada’s impactful initiatives, projects, and active support, have contributed to Daybreak’s high-quality programming and supported family engagement.”  

Through our 500+ members, we impact the lives of approximately 500,000 families per year

Join Our Community

20,000

Resources Provided to Family Support Practitioners

14,000

Participants in Professional Development Training and Events

Families are the bedrock of society. We are proud to support the tremendously important work of family serving agencies across Canada, as they work tirelessly to ensure that every family has the opportunity to thrive.

- Zindu Salih, Families Canada President & CEO