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.