for Children, Youth and Families of York Region

Pathways inspires and empowers young people in crisis to turn their lives around

Our Mission

Creating pathways to success for children, youth and families.

Our Vision

A community-based organization responding to the needs of children, youth and families through intervention, education and advocacy to enhance health, self-esteem and well-being.

Family & Children's Programs and Services

Now in its 17th year of operation, Family Resource Services demonstrates its continuing vitality by providing service and support to 2,700 parents, grandparents, caregivers and preschool children each year. Families can attend registered and open programs at seven different locations in our Prenatal Program and our Early Years Program.  The programs include prenatal nutrition, postnatal support, parent/child attachment, behaviour management, first aid and CPR, and early learning activities to enhance each child's growth and development.

Programs include:

Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

Family Time

Mother Goose

First Time Moms

Pathways Explorers

Learning with Joy

Triple P

Wiggles & Giggles (small fee)

Jump & Jiggle (small fee)

Informal Caregiver Registry

We are more than just programs....

Professional staff members are always on hand to recommend a parenting book or video, discuss child development concerns and make appropriate referrals.

 

Pathways' staff members took leading roles on the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Coalition of York Region supporting the formation of a parent support group in 2006 and the development of a region-wide conference in 2007.

Our commitment to building and strengthening partnerships is exemplified in our strong, ongoing partnerships with Markham Public Libraries, York Region District School Bard, St. James Presbyterian Church and the Town of Markham.  We also have partnerships with Family Day Care Services and the YMCA, the lead agencies for the Ontario Early Years Centres in the Markham and Oak Ridges ridings.

Do you have questions or concerns or want to learn how to enhance your child's early development? Come visit any of our locations:

Pathways, 70 Main Street North, Markham

St. James Presbyterian Church, 6432 Main Street, Stouffville

Armadale Community Centre, 2401 Denison St., Markham

Ashton Meadows Public School, 230 Calvert Road, Unionville

Markham Village Library, 6031 Hwy 7 East, Markham

Milliken Mills Library, 7600 Kennedy Road, Unionville

Unionville Library, 15 Library Lane, Unionville

For more information on our various programs and locations, visit us online at www.pathwaysyorkregion.org, email our Program Director, Cheryl Neave at cneave@pathwaysyorkregion.org, call us at (905)471-1620 or drop in to any          of our locations.