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Families and caregivers who have a child with a disability need
information on their child's condition. They also need to know about
services and programs available for their child. Many parents, however,
do not know where to start. The Family Resource Room at Kinsmen
Children's Centre offers parents a place where they can find the
answers to many of their questions.
The goal of the Family Resource Room is to enhance the quality
of life for children with disabilities and their families. The Family
Resource Room strives to support families by providing current information
on conditions, as well as the services and programs available to
help those with special needs and their families.
Resource Room Services
Our main service is helping parents to get information. If information
is not available, the Resource Room Coordinator helps families link
up with those who can get them the information they need.
Our services are free of charge. The Resource Room
carries:
- Books, journals, videos, pamphlets;
- Information Packages on specific syndromes, conditions as well
as funding and disabilty tax credits available;
- Newsletters and information from parent support groups and
other community service agencies; and
- Ability Online Internet Service which provides a safer monitored
"chat room" allowing children and youth from all over
the world who are ill or who have special needs to share stories
and exchange information.
Click here for your copy of Resource Room News a resource and support newsletter for families helping children.
The Family Resource Room is open to all families of children with
disabilities, regardless of the age of the child. Families and professionals
from all across Saskatchewan are welcome to use the Resource Room.
Parents and professionals are encouraged to share new resources
they have found helpful. We welcome comments and suggestions
for resources visitors would like to have available in the resource
room.
Hours of Operation
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Friday - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Partners
The Family Resource Room is a colloborative endeavour involving
a group of dedicated community agencies including:
Funding for the development of the Family Resource Room was provided
by Health Canada’s Community Action Program for Children,
in agreement with the Province of Saskatchewan. The program
is now funded and managed by Saskatoon Health Region.
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Contact Us
Please feel free to drop by the Resource Room or give us a call.
Family Resource Room
Kinsmen Children's Centre
1319 Colony Street
Saskatoon, SK S7N 2Z1
Phone: (306) 655-6871
Fax: (306) 655-1449
kccfrr@saskatoonhealthregion.ca
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