Engaging With Families
Caring for a child or youth with physical, communication or developmental needs can be a challenge. Our Family Engagement staff is here to support you and your family every step of the way along your child’s treatment journey.
Since parents/caregivers and families know a child best, you play an essential role in helping them succeed. We want to engage with you, hear your input/insight, and ensure your experience at Five Counties is the best that it can be. Learn more about our services and how we can help, even if you are waiting for treatment.
Meet Our Client and Family Experience Lead
Our Client and Family Experience Lead, Hayley Hodges, is here to support our families. As a former Five Counties client herself, Hayley is uniquely suited to make the Five Counties experience even better for our kids and clients (and their families).
- Meet Hayley
- To reach Hayley, call 1-888-779-9916, ext. 215 or email: hhodges@fivecounties.on.ca
Our Services
Please find a list of Family Engagement services and supports to help your family:
- One-on-One Consultation
- New to Five Counties or on the wait list for services? If you have questions about next steps, please reach out to Hayley Hodges, our Client and Family Experience Lead. Contact her at 1-888-779-9916, ext. 215, to arrange a confidential, one-on-one chat.
- Five Counties Family Facebook Group
- This Facebook group is for clients, parents, caregivers, grandparents and other members of our #FiveCountiesFamily who want to exchange information, share experiences, highlight resources and meet others supporting children and youth.
- Client and Family Experience Newsletter
- Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter that provides details on Family Engagement events and resources at Five Counties. Email hhodges@fivecounties.on.ca to sign up.
- Family Meet and Greet Socials – Connect with other parents, caregivers, guardians and grandparents. We offer monthly Family Meet & Greet socials at Five Counties sites in Peterborough, Lindsay and Cobourg. Enjoy coffee and share your experiences and ideas with our Client and Family Experience Lead Hayley Hodges. Child care is available. Come in-person or join virtually.
- Upcoming Meet and Greet Socials
- Spring into Learning Series on May 3
- If you are a caregiver, family member, community member, or professional with experience working with individuals with disabilities, this symposium is for you. Join us for a day of learning, resources and guest speakers. Free event with lunch included.
- Ready for School Events (May 31 in Peterborough; June 7 in Cobourg; June 14 in Lindsay)
- Join us for free events to help ease the transition to school for kids starting JK, SK or Grade 1. These sessions can help make it less worrisome for families whose children may face greater challenges due to physical, developmental and communication needs. The Ready for Schools events are set for Five Counties locations in Peterborough on May 31, in Cobourg on June 7, and in Lindsay on June 14.
- All-o-ween (late October)
- Join us for our accessible, inclusive and sensory-friendly trick-or-treating experience in Peterborough, Lindsay and Cobourg. Watch for more details soon.
